MCQ Orthopedics 9

54-year-old woman complains of severe right shoulder pain localized mainly to the midhumerus but also diffusely around the anterolateral shoulder. The onset was sudden and not precipitated by trauma. Physical examination reveals limited abduction with point tenderness over the subacromial bursa and the greater tuberosity of the humerus. A radiograph reveals a linear calcific density in the supraspinatus tendon. All of the following statements are true, except

A. Treatment consists of cortisone injection into the subacromial bursa, NSAIDs, and physical therapy.
B. The calcific density is most likely calcium urate.
C. The diagnosis could not be made by an arthrocentesis.
D. Local tendon injury may be the major cause.

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