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Fat embolism similar in bilateral and unilateral hip arthroplasties with or without cement
September 2014
Fat embolism similar in bilateral and unilateral hip arthroplasties with or without cement
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Prevalence of fat embolism following bilateral simultaneous and unilateral total hip arthroplasty performed with or without cement: a prospective, randomized clinical study
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2002 Aug;84-A(8):1372-9Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
156 patients undergoing primary bilateral or unilateral total hip arthroplasty were randomized to receive either a cemented or cementless stem. Arterial blood pressure, right atrial pressure, arterial oxygen tension, and carbon dioxide tension were assessed at up to 48 hours postoperatively. The presence of lipid and cellular contents of bone marrow was determined. The prevalence of fat embolism a...
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