Bursitis Vaccine Injury

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Bursitis is inflammation of bursa—fluid-filled sacs that cushion joints, bones, tendons, and muscles throughout the body. When related to vaccination, it occurs at or near the injection site (typically the shoulder), resulting in significant pain and limited mobility of the shoulder and upper arm. This condition is known as Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”) and it is one of the more common vaccine injuries seen in the US Court of Federal Claims Vaccine Court.

Common symptoms include:

• Immediate or delayed onset shoulder pain

• Limited range of motion

• Pain worsening with movement

• Swelling around the injection site

• Stiffness in the affected joint

• Warmth and redness at the site

• Difficulty performing daily activities

• Pain during sleep, especially when lying on affected side

Recognizing these symptoms early post-vaccination is crucial for proper documentation and treatment.

Vaccine-related bursitis can occur due to:

• Improper injection technique
• Injection placed too high on the shoulder
• Needle penetration into the bursa
• Immune response to vaccination
• Pre-existing shoulder conditions
• Individual anatomical variations

The connection between vaccines and bursitis is well-documented, particularly in cases of SIRVA.

Healthcare providers use several diagnostic methods:

• Physical examination
• Range of motion testing
• Ultrasound imaging
• MRI scans
• X-rays to rule out bone involvement
• Documentation of injection site
• Pain pattern assessment

Accurate diagnosis is essential for treatment planning and vaccine injury claims.

Physicians usually recommend conservative treatment for SIRVA:

Conservative Bursitis Treatment Interventions

• Rest and activity modification
• Ice/heat therapy
• Anti-inflammatory medications
• Corticosteroid injections
• Physical therapy

Surgical Intervention for SIRVA

• If conservative treatment fails, orthopedic specialists often recommend that SIRVA patients undergo surgical intervention.
• It is not unheard of for individuals with extraordinarily severe SIRVA to undergo two or even three shoulder surgeries.

Long-term Care

• Ongoing rehabilitation
• Exercise programs
• Ergonomic modifications
• Regular monitoring/follow up with orthopedic specialist

Recovery varies among patients:

• It is not unusual for SIRVA symptoms to linger for a year or longer as a patient recovers
• Risk of chronic symptoms exists

Important steps include:

• Document exact injection site and technique
• Maintain medical records and a copy of vaccination records, showing the deltoid in which the vaccine was administered
• Photograph visible symptoms on shoulder
• Contact a vaccine injury attorney promptly
• Meet filing deadlines
• Navigate the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
• Properly report that shoulder pain began at the time of vaccination or within two days of the shot

Available resources include:

• Physical therapy centers
• Orthopedic specialists
• Pain management clinics
• Occupational therapy services
• Legal resources for vaccine injury claims

It is important to obtain quality legal representation for your vaccine injury case. Siri & Glimstad, LLP’s nationally recognized vaccine injury group is composed of an entire department of dedicated professionals ready to represent people who have been injured by common vaccinations, including influenza (“flu”), tetanus (“Tdap”), hepatitis B (“Hep B”), and pneumococcal vaccines, among others. Our curated team of attorneys and support staff possess unique and highly specialized skills that enable us to provide aggressive and competent representation for our clients.

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If you believe that you or a loved one has suffered from a vaccine injury, then don’t wait to contact us. The court imposes strict deadlines that must be met to preserve your vaccine injury claim. Contact Siri & Glimstad today for a free consultation with one of our vaccine injury attorneys.