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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Pulmonary Medicine

Background:

  • Thromboembolic phenomena are common after lower-limb surgery.
  • Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a rare complication following shoulder arthroscopy, with only two prior reported cases.

Observation:

  • A 76-year-old patient developed bilateral pulmonary embolism post-shoulder arthroscopy.
  • No underlying vascular abnormalities or identifiable thrombus origin were found in this patient.

Findings:

  • The case highlights an unusual instance of pulmonary embolism after shoulder arthroscopy.
  • The etiology of the thromboembolic event in this context remains undetermined.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the potential for rare but serious complications after shoulder arthroscopy.
  • Further investigation may be warranted to understand the risk factors and mechanisms of PE in this surgical population.