Multiple clinical studies and systematic reviews indicate that lavage treatments, such as ultrasound-guided barbotage and percutaneous irrigation, are effective minimally invasive methods for reducing pain and improving shoulder function in patients with calcific tendinopathy.
The retrieved papers consistently report that lavage and barbotage treatments for calcific tendonitis in the shoulder are effective in reducing pain and improving shoulder function, with multiple studies supporting its use as a viable minimally invasive option before resorting to open surgery. None of the provided papers refute the effectiveness of lavage treatment, resulting in a SUPPORTED verdict.