Fat embolism after uncemented total hip arthroplasty.

Apostolou, Constantinos D; Skourtas, Constantinos E; Tsifetakis, Stavros D; Papagelopoulos, Panayiotis J · Clin Orthop Relat Res · 2002

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The authors present a 59-year-old woman who had a severe fat embolism syndrome develop after an uncemented total hip arthroplasty. The fat embolism syndrome was confirmed by clinical, laboratory, and imaging findings. The patient had a favorable outcome most likely related to early supportive therapy, her healthy background, and young age.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy