Abstract
Many studies have reported the effects of cimetidine on calcific shoulder tendinitis. We investigated 18 additional tests. Eighteen subjects were tested by our clinic from August 2002 to October 2003.There were 16 females and two males. (age 31 to 76, average 52.8) Cimetidine 400mg+etodolac 400mg were given orally every day to all the subjects. Of these, 17 subjects were injected with local anesthetic and dexamethasone 2mg. Plain X-rays show decreased calcified opacity in 12 cases. Four cases cases were considered ineffective possibly because of medical history.
