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Table 2
Main indications for each method.
| Treatment | Indication |
|---|---|
| Conservative treatment | First-line approach. |
| ESWT | After rehabilitation failure. Low-risk alternative with outcomes comparable to surgical procedures. |
| Barbotage | Large or persistent calcific deposits. Most effective in patients with calcific tendinopathy during the formative and resorptive phases. |
| Surgery | Indicated for patients with severe pain and significant functional impairment that persists despite thorough management for at least six months. |
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