Fat embolism following bilateral total knee replacement with the Guepar prosthesis. A case report.
Fat embolism followed bilateral total knee replacement with Guepar prostheses in a rheumatoid patient the day after the operation. The risk of fat embolism following total knee replacement with a hinge prosthesis is especially high in rheumatoid patients with compromised pulmonary functions and a history of long-term treatment with corticosteroids.
D004620:Embolism, Fat / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000209:etiology*