Fat Embolism Syndrome Complicated by Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage After a Minimally Displaced Tibia Fracture-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Fat Embolism Syndrome Complicated by Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage After a Minimally Displaced Tibia Fracture

Published:2023 Issue:2 Volume:13 Page:
ISSN:2160-3251
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Author:

Seely Kevin D.¹^ORCID,Cooper Reese¹^ORCID,Machen Aaron¹^ORCID,Eggers Ryan²^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. College of Osteopathic Medicine, Rocky Vista University, Ivins, Utah

2. Southwest Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, St. George, Utah

Abstract

Case: A 26-year-old man with a minimally displaced tibial shaft fracture after an all-terrain vehicle crush injury rapidly developed fat embolism syndrome (FES), leading to diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH) preoperatively. He was treated with an intramedullary rod 10 days after injury after a complicated clinical course and went on to full union with no long-term mental or systemic sequelae. Conclusions: FES is a known complication of long bone fractures, frequently presenting with hypoxemia. DAH is a rare complication of the condition. This case demonstrates the need for a high index of suspicion both for FES and DAH as complications of orthopaedic trauma.

Publisher

Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)

Subject

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine,Surgery

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