One of Burnette’s physicians believes her AVN and other complications stem from an immune overreaction—first initiated by the virus, then exacerbated by the vaccine.
According to Burnette, a geneticist told her the immune response triggered blood clots that starved her bones of oxygen, leading to widespread bone death.
Though she has not tested positive for autoimmune conditions like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, several doctors continue to explore these possibilities.
Yale Study Offers Emerging Insights
While Burnette’s condition remains rare and not fully understood, a recent Yale University study has begun to shed light on what some are calling “post-vaccination syndrome.”