Emma E Johnson¹, Fotios Tjoumakaris², Edward Rosero³, Shyam Brahmabhatt3 and Mitesh Patel⁴

¹Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA
²Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, USA
³Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Willow Grove, PA, USA
⁴Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Marlton, NJ, USA

*Corresponding Author: Patel, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Marlton, NJ, USA.

Received: April 13, 2023; Published: May 22, 2023

Abstract

Case: While minor transient adverse effects are common following vaccination for the prevention of COVID-19, in other instances injuries under the category known as shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) have been known to occur. We report a case of a 62-year-old man who presented with axillary nerve palsy two weeks following administration of the COVID vaccine.

Conclusion: Clinical suspicion should remain high of axillary nerve palsy as a rare, but significant adverse effect following vaccination for the prevention of COVID-19.

Keywords:Axillary; COVID-19; Nerve Palsy

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Citation

Citation: Mitesh Patel., et al. “Axillary Nerve Palsy Following Intramuscular COVID-19 Vaccine: A Case Report”.Acta Scientific Orthopaedics 6.6 (2023): 54-57.

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