A COVID-19 vaccination precipitating symptomatic calcific tendinitis: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Shoulder pathology may be symptomatic or asymptomatic depending on the patient. We report the first case of a COVID-19 vaccination administration precipitating symptomatic calcific tendinitis from pre-existing, asymptomatic calcific tendinitis.

Case presentation

A 50-year-old Thai male began experiencing left shoulder pain about 3 hours following a COVID-19 vaccination. He waited at home for the pain to improve, and when it did not improve in about 3 days he decided to see a doctor at the orthopedics clinic. He was sent for ultrasonography of his shoulder, which revealed calcific tendinitis of the subscapularis tendon.

Discussion

A SIRVA is normally considered if post-vaccination shoulder pain has not improved within a few days following a vaccination in

SUBMITTER: Klabklay P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8817452 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature