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Fat embolism syndrome can occur after hip replacement surgery, even after a symptom-free period. Prompt diagnosis is crucial for patients experiencing postoperative neurological symptoms following orthopedic procedures.

Keywords:

Stroke embolism fat embolism hip prosthesis surgery microembolization

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Neurology
Vascular Medicine

Background:

A 79-year-old patient with coxarthrosis and atrial fibrillation underwent hip prosthesis implantation.
Postoperatively, the patient developed neurological symptoms including disorientation, slowness, and dysarthria.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a case of fat embolism syndrome following hip arthroplasty.
To highlight the importance of considering fat embolism in postoperative neurological deficits after orthopedic surgery.

Main Methods:

Case report of a patient undergoing elective hip arthroplasty.
Clinical presentation and diagnostic imaging (brain MRI) were analyzed.
Diagnosis of fat embolism syndrome was established based on clinical and imaging findings.

Main Results:

The patient presented with neurological symptoms after a symptom-free interval post-surgery.
Brain imaging revealed multiple punctate ischemic lesions and microbleeds, consistent with fat embolism.
Fat embolism syndrome was diagnosed as the cause of the neurological deficits.

Conclusions:

Fat embolism syndrome is a potential complication after hip arthroplasty.
Postoperative neurological symptoms warrant consideration of fat embolism, particularly after orthopedic procedures.
Early recognition and diagnosis are critical for managing fat embolism syndrome.