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I've heard you can have shock therapy for calcium deposits in the shoulder. How does this work?
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Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) has been used to treat calcific tendinitis of the shoulder. Shock waves are sound waves that create high-pressure energy. The energy is enough to shake the calcium deposit into tiny fragments that the body can absorb.
According to a recent study from Austria, ESWT works best when the sound waves are focused directly at the calcium deposits. This requires using a special X-ray imaging called fluoroscopy. A computer program helps calculate the best angle and distance to get the best results.
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