Parsonage-Turner Syndrome after SARS-CoV-2 BNT162b2 Vaccine: A Case Report

Jason R. Coffman; Amanda C. Randolph; Jeremy S. Somerson

doi:10.2106/JBJS.CC.21.00370

Parsonage-Turner Syndrome after SARS-CoV-2 BNT162b2 Vaccine: A Case Report

Jason R. Coffman, Amanda C. Randolph, Jeremy S. Somerson

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Abstract

Case:Parsonage-Turner syndrome, also known as brachial neuritis or neuralgic amyotrophy, is characterized by sudden-onset pain and subsequent weakness of the shoulder. Known precipitating factors include viral and bacterial infections and certain immunizations. Isolated cases after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection have been reported. We report the case of a 66-year-old woman with right shoulder dysfunction and medial scapular winging after immunization with the SARS-CoV-2 BNT162b2 vaccine (Pfizer).Conclusion:After physical therapy, the patient resumed her normal activities of daily living. Findings from this case represent the first known documentation of Parsonage-Turner syndrome after SARS-CoV-2 BNT162b2 vaccination.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	e21.00370
Journal	JBJS case connector
Volume	11
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.CC.21.00370
State	Published - Sep 24 2021
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

BNT162b2 vaccine
Parsonage-Turner syndrome
Pfizer
SARS-CoV-2
adverse events
brachial neuritis
neuralgic amyotrophy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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