Ernstige schouderproblematiek na covid-19-vaccinatie

Annick M van der Kraats; Simone Munk; Freek Hollman; Heleen M Staal; F O Okke Lambers Heerspink

Ernstige schouderproblematiek na covid-19-vaccinatie

Translated title of the contribution: Serious shoulder injury after COVID-19 vaccination

Annick M van der Kraats, Simone Munk, Freek Hollman, Heleen M Staal, F O Okke Lambers Heerspink

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Since January 2021, over 24 million COVID-19 vaccines have been administered. Rarely vaccination in the deltoid muscle may lead to complications in the shoulder, called SIRVA (shoulder injury related to vaccine administration). General knowledge on SIRVA amongst doctors and other healthcare workers is lacking. However, due to the large amount of vaccinations which have been administered over the last year, SIRVA is seen more often. CASE REPORT: In this report, two cases of SIRVA due to septic arthritis and a shoulder abscess after administration of a COVID-19 vaccination, are described. CONCLUSION: SIRVA should be considered in case of shoulder complaints which persist longer than 48 hours after vaccination. Timely diagnosis and treatment by either the general practitioner or orthopaedic surgeon should be conducted to prevent long-term damage to the shoulder joint. Use of the correct vaccination technique is important to prevent the occurrence of SIRVA.

Translated title of the contribution	Serious shoulder injury after COVID-19 vaccination
Original language	Dutch
Article number	D6665
Journal	Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde
Volume	166
Publication status	Published - 2 May 2022

Keywords

COVID-19/prevention & control
COVID-19 Vaccines/adverse effects
General Practitioners
Humans
Shoulder
Shoulder Injuries/etiology
Vaccination/adverse effects

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