Kaohsiung J Med Sci
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Kaohsiung J Med Sci · Feb 2008
Treatment for frozen shoulder combined with calcific tendinitis of the supraspinatus.
Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder is a process that involves calcium deposition in the rotator cuff tendons. It is usually a self-limiting process and is often chronic in nature. However, it can lead to acute pain resulting in frozen shoulder syndrome. ⋯ The aim of this study was to use arthroscopic brisement of the glenohumeral joint and make multiple punctures in the calcific spot to treat the frozen shoulder associated with calcific tendinitis of the supraspinatus. In our study, 30 patients had satisfactory results after a 2-year follow-up. Five patients experienced some postoperative calcium shadows, but there was also greater improvement in the range of motion and pain relief in this study compared with other reports in the literature of frozen shoulder cases.
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Kaohsiung J Med Sci · Feb 2008
Case ReportsEmphysematous prostatic abscess due to candidiasis: a case report.
Prostatic abscess is an uncommon condition and clinical diagnosis is difficult. The classical symptoms and signs of prostatic abscess are variable and nonspecific. ⋯ The diagnosis was confirmed by pelvic computed tomography (CT) and successfully treated by antibiotics and CT-guided percutaneous abscess drainage. This case highlights the importance of early and accurate diagnosis of emphysematous prostatic abscess followed by appropriate treatment.