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Faisel M Zaman1, Megan Wong, Curtis W Slipman
1Penn Spine Center, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA.
American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
|March 24, 2005
Summary
Glucocorticosteroid injections for rotator cuff tendinitis are usually safe. However, this case report details a rare instance of voice changes (dysphonia) occurring after a subacromial corticosteroid injection.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Subacromial glucocorticosteroid injections are a common treatment for rotator cuff tendinitis.
- This therapeutic intervention is generally considered safe with rare serious complications.
Observation:
- A 66-year-old male patient developed dysphonia (voice disorder).
- The onset of dysphonia occurred after receiving a glucocorticosteroid injection into the subacromial space for rotator cuff tendinitis.
Findings:
- This case represents the first reported instance of dysphonia following a subacromial corticosteroid injection.
- The established safety profile of these injections did not preclude this rare adverse event.
Implications:
- Clinicians should be aware of the potential for rare side effects like dysphonia after subacromial corticosteroid injections.
- Further investigation may be warranted to understand the mechanism behind this unusual complication.