Rheumatology: Current Research
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Abstract

Tachon's Syndrome (Thoracic Pain Following Local Injections of Corticosteroids): A Case Report

Hamdi Ons*, Sellami Meriem, Miladi Saoussen, Fazaa Alia, Ouenniche Kmar, Souebni Leila, Kassab Selma, Ben Abdelghani Kaouther and Laatar Ahmed

Epidural or intra-articular injections of corticosteroids are an option for the treatment of several pain conditions but are not without adverse effects. Here, we discuss a rare systemic side effect of this therapy: Tachon syndrome. The indication for this therapy was, respectively, tendinopathy of the supraspinatus and a mechanical L5 lumbosciatica. Intra-articular corticosteroid injections are one of the most widely used local therapy in rheumatology. This treatment has several general adverse effects that are generally well tolerated. In rare cases, glucocorticoid infiltrations can cause excruciating lumbar, dorsal, and/or thoracic pain.

Published Date: 2022-02-01; Received Date: 2022-01-05