Is there a successful operation that removes masses of "calcium deposits"??

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Is there a successful operation that removes masses of "calcium deposits"??

Hi, I need to get an operation to remove "calcified tumors/deposits" that accumalated after surgery and now I can not bend my leg!?!? Any one know what this operation might be called?? or what kind of doctor deals with Mobility issues??

2007-10-14 09:43:22 · 2 answers · asked by snowbunny360 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases

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Lithotripsey machine is what they used on my shoulder to remove painful calcium deposits. I was referred by my Physician.

2007-10-14 12:44:00 · answer #1 · answered by gillianprowe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes, there definently is. As far as I know there isn't a special name for it, and my normal doctor recommended a specialist, so ask your doctor about it.

2007-10-14 10:24:42 · answer #2 · answered by Ayne 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋