Despite these operations, Burnette says she continues to live in “constant deep bone pain” and has had to step down from her position at the elder care facility, relying on disability benefits to support her family.
A Rare and Debilitating Condition
AVN, also known as osteonecrosis, can be triggered by trauma, autoimmune disorders, or clotting complications.
While there is growing research suggesting a link between COVID-19 and vascular conditions, studies specifically tying AVN to COVID-19 vaccination remain limited.
A 2023 study in the Annals of Medicine and Surgery found AVN symptoms in patients who had recovered from COVID-19, but no research has directly confirmed a causal link to vaccines.
