J Korean Hip Soc.  2006 Mar;18(1):73-78. 10.5371/jkhs.2006.18.1.73.

Calcific Tendinitis of the Rectus Femoris Around the Hip Joint

• Ahn GY
• Yun HH
• Jang JH

• KMID: 2159243
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5371/jkhs.2006.18.1.73

Abstract

Purpose
To evaluate and introduce the technique of C-arm guided aspiration and an injection of a mixture of corticosteroid and local anesthesia for the treatment of calcific tendinitis of the rectus femoris around the hip joint. Materials and Methods: Between March 2003 and May 2005, C-arm guided aspiration and an injection of a mixture of corticosteroid and local anesthesia were performed on 5 patients and a local excision were performed in 1 patient for the treatment of calcific tendinitis of the rectus femoris. The minimum follow-up period was 6 months. The radiology evaluation revealed the presence and size of the calcification. The clinical evaluation involved checking the level of pain relief, range of motion, recurrence, complications. Results: The hip pain improved immediately after treatment. There were no recurrences or complications. Conclusion: The combined treatment of C-arm guided aspiration and an injection of a mixture of corticosteroid and local anesthesia is an effective method for treating calcific tendinitis of the rectus femoris, which can induce rapid symptom relief without any surgical morbidity.

Keyword

Calcific tendinitis; Hip joint; Rectus femoris muscle

MeSH Terms

Anesthesia, Local
Follow-Up Studies
Hip Joint*
Hip*
Humans
Quadriceps Muscle*
Range of Motion, Articular
Recurrence
Tendinopathy*