Deterioration and Manifestation of Cerebral Fat Embolism Triggered by Bone Reaming During Femur Fracture Surgery: A Case Report

ABSTRACT The role of intramedullary reaming in triggering fat embolism syndrome (FES) remains debated. This case, where FES developed during reaming, provides further evidence supporting reaming as a potential risk factor for FES.

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Main Authors: Daisuke Nakada, Hideki Hino, Naomi Okuma, Yohei Fujimoto, Masahiro Miyashita, Tadashi Matsuura, Takashi Mori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-08-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70806
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Summary:ABSTRACT The role of intramedullary reaming in triggering fat embolism syndrome (FES) remains debated. This case, where FES developed during reaming, provides further evidence supporting reaming as a potential risk factor for FES.
ISSN:2050-0904