Incidence of Shoulder Pain After Covid Vaccination- an Observational Study
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2024-01
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Society for Health Care & Research Development
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Background: COVID-19 vaccines are key to restoring normalcy after the global pandemic. However, improper injection techniques due to lack of clear instructions and inexperienced personnel can lead to issues like shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), causing shoulder pain and limited mobility. Ensuring correct administration is crucial for vaccine efficacy and patient well-being. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of shoulder pain following COVID-19 vaccination on public health. Material & Methods: This was an observational study and was conducted in the Department of � Anaesthesia, Analgesia and Intensive care medicine of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSSMU, Dhaka, Bangladesh during the period from February 2023 to January 2024. The study included 120 patients, male and female, focusing on Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) after COVID-19 vaccination. Physician-evaluated cases were analyzed to minimize diagnostic errors, using a checklist for data extraction. Results: Patients (29.2% aged 63-72 years) predominantly received Pfizer and Moderna vaccines (80%). Common symptoms were bursitis (36%) and adhesive capsulitis (44%). Onset varied, with 35.2% reporting immediate symptoms, 40.8% within 24 hours. Pain was predominant (92%). X-ray (63.2%) and MRI (36.8%) used for diagnosis. Treatment included oral steroids (56%), physical therapy (16%), and NSAIDs (24%). Conclusions: The significance of accurate vaccine administration to avoid complications like SIRVA. Clear guidelines and trained personnel are essential for the success of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign, ensuring both efficacy and the well-being of individuals.
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COVID-19, Vaccine, Shoulder Pain, SIRVA
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Sultana Ayesha, Das Rajat Shuvra, Hoque A.K.M. Faizul, Hannan Mohammad Abdul, Hassan Mehdi, Karmakar Chandra Shekhar, Jahan A B M Sarwar, Siddique Muhammed Sharif Uddin, Habibullah AKM. Incidence of Shoulder Pain After Covid Vaccination- an Observational Study. Annals of International Medical and Dental Research. 2024 Jan; 10(1): 62-70