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  1. Calcium Deposits in the Shoulder

    Calcium deposits around the shoulder are a fairly common occurrence. ... in different situations. What is the cause of calcium deposits around the shoulder? In most situtations, there is no known cause for calcium deposits. Many people ask if their diet should be changed to reduce ...

  2. Calcium Removal

    Calcium Removal Video of Calcium Removal Arthroscopic removal of a large calcium deposit from the rotator cuff by Dr. Stephen J. Snyder  of ...

  3. Heal Your Heels

    ... type of pain, such as stone bruises, plantar fasciitis, and calcium deposits. Stone bruises can occur when you step on a hard surface, ... of your toes becomes inflamed, which causes pain. A calcium deposit, known as a heel spur, could form if plantar fasciitis ...

  4. Calcific Tendinitis of the Shoulder (Degenerative Calcification)

    This painful condition occurs when calcium deposits form in tendons of the rotator cuff. These tendons and ...

  5. FAQ: Test & Treatment Definitions

    ... A bone density test uses X-rays to measure the amount of calcium and other bone mineral packed into the segment of bone. Common areas ...

  6. Getting Help for Heel Pain

    ... and swelling. Heel Pain Beneath the Heel: Calcium deposits, known as heel spurs, form if plantar fasciitis continues ...

  7. Healthy Bones at Every Age

    No matter what age you are, adequate calcium intake and regular exercise can limit bone loss and increase bone ...

  8. Vitamin D for Good Bone Health

    Our bodies cannot absorb calcium without vitamin D, which is essential to good bone health. Click here ...

  9. Osteoporosis

    ... Men and women who have risk factors should take calcium and, in some instances, vitamin D, as a preventative measure. ...