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Adolescent Fat Embolism Syndrome after Closed Tibial Shaft Fracture: Treatment with Emergent External Fixation.

Dillon C O'NeillGraham J DeKeyserAlexander J MortensenChristopher A Makarewich
Published in: Case reports in orthopedics (2021)
Pediatric fat embolism syndrome is uncommon, and a high index of suspicion is required to facilitate appropriate orthopaedic involvement. External fixation can be performed emergently with minimal fracture manipulation. Rapid provisional fixation appears to have facilitated recovery in this example.
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