A 68-year-old man presents with sudden severe shoulder pain and limited range of motion. X-ray shows calcium deposits near the rotator cuff tendons. W...

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A 68-year-old man presents with sudden severe shoulder pain and limited range of motion. X-ray shows calcium deposits near the rotator cuff tendons. Which condition does this most likely represent?

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Calcific tendonitis

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Rotator cuff tear

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Adhesive capsulitis

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Biceps tendinopathy

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Osteoarthritis of the shoulder

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Musculoskeletal Medicine

A 68-year-old man presents with sudden severe shoulder pain and limited range of motion. X-ray shows calcium deposits near the rotator cuff tendons. Which condition does this most likely represent?