Non-operative treatment for calcific tendonitis (barbotage) | OrthoVirginia

Barbotage is a minimally invasive procedure where a needle is used, under ultrasound guidance, to break up and aspirate (remove) calcium deposits that have formed in tendons, often in the rotator cuff or gluteal tendons. Lavage refers to the washing or flushing of the area with a solution, often saline, to further remove debris and promote healing. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11729717/ The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia. An ultrasound is used to visualize th