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Septic Arthritis of the Shoulder After SARS-CoV-2 Pfizer Vaccination: A Case Report.
Massel, Dustin H; Haziza, Sagie; Rivera, Sebastian; Mohile, Neil; Subhawong, Ty K; Hernandez, Victor H.
  • Massel DH; Department of Orthopaedics, University of Miami, Miami, Florida.
  • Haziza S; Department of Orthopaedics, University of Miami, Miami, Florida.
  • Rivera S; Department of Orthopaedics, University of Miami, Miami, Florida.
  • Mohile N; Department of Orthopaedics, University of Miami, Miami, Florida.
  • Subhawong TK; Department of Radiology, University of Miami, Miami, Florida.
  • Hernandez VH; Department of Orthopaedics, University of Miami, Miami, Florida.
JBJS Case Connect ; 11(3)2021 07 30.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1334838
ABSTRACT
CASE We report a case of a 68-year-old woman who developed left shoulder glenohumeral joint septic arthritis within 1 week of receiving the COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

CONCLUSION:

Common vaccine complications include injection site pain, fever, chills, arthralgia, and hypersensitivity reactions. A less common and more serious complication of septic arthritis has been reported and requires invasive treatment of surgical irrigation and debridement, and culture-specific parenteral antibiotic therapy. The current report highlights the clinical presentation and significant potential for serious complication with the improper technique. We urge vaccine administrators to practice caution and aseptic technique when vaccinating patients to reduce the risk of complication and morbidity.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Shoulder Joint / Arthritis, Infectious / COVID-19 Vaccines Type of study: Case report / Prognostic study Topics: Vaccines Limits: Aged / Female / Humans Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Shoulder Joint / Arthritis, Infectious / COVID-19 Vaccines Type of study: Case report / Prognostic study Topics: Vaccines Limits: Aged / Female / Humans Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article