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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2026

Pathogenesis of Shoulder Calcific Tendinopathy.

Rami Kaplan, Micaela Berni, Laura Caliogna, Greta Dei Rossi, Camilla Torriani, Eugenio Jannelli, Mario Mosconi, Federico Alberto Grassi, Gianluigi Pasta

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Rami KaplanDepartment of Orthopedics, University of Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, Italy.
Micaela BerniOrthopedics and Traumatology Clinic, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Foundation, 27100 Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0009-0005-2078-0272
Laura CaliognaOrthopedics and Traumatology Clinic, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Foundation, 27100 Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7545-7337
Greta Dei RossiDepartment of Mechanical Engineering (DMEC), Politecnico di Milano, 20156 Milano, Italy.ORCID 0009-0007-2199-8710
Camilla TorrianiDepartment of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0009-0006-5879-6795
Eugenio JannelliOrthopedics and Traumatology Clinic, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Foundation, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
Mario MosconiOrthopedics and Traumatology Clinic, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Foundation, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
Federico Alberto GrassiOrthopedics and Traumatology Clinic, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Foundation, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
Gianluigi PastaOrthopedics and Traumatology Clinic, IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Foundation, 27100 Pavia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1919-5130

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Shoulder calcific tendinopathy is a common condition affecting adults and is has a higher incidence in women. This condition is due to a multifactorial process and is characterized by the deposition of hydroxyapatite crystals in the rotator cuff tendons. The disease shows a phenotypic transformation of tenocytes into chondrocyte-like cells, likely caused by metabolic and inflammatory changes and mechanical stress. Risk factors promoting this pathology include hyperlipidemia, advanced age, diabetes, female gender, and thyroid dysfunction. Recent studies highlight that metalloproteinases, oxidative stress, inflammatory mediators, bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs), genetic and post-transcriptional alterations play a significant role in the pathogenesis of the disease. New therapeutic strategies are currently available that aim to modulate inflammation, osteogenic differentiation, and calcium homeostasis, showing promising results, especially in preclinical models. The aim of this review is to explore the different pathogenetic mechanisms and highlight future therapeutic developments for the treatment of shoulder calcification.

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CalcinosisShoulderTendinopathyAnimalsHumansRotator Cuffcalcific tendinopathypathogenesisshoulder

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PMID41828406
PMCPMC12984370

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