Fat embolism after uncemented total hip arthroplasty

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2002 May:(398):153-6. doi: 10.1097/00003086-200205000-00022.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / adverse effects*
  • Embolism, Fat / etiology*
  • Embolism, Fat / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged