Key role of orthopaedician and radiologist in successful management of fat embolism syndrome

Deepak Channarayapatna Devaraj; Anitha Boregowda

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20242248

Authors

Deepak Channarayapatna Devaraj Department of Orthopaedics, Dayanand Sagar Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Anitha Boregowda Department of Radiology, SAKRA World Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20242248

Keywords:

Fat embolism syndrome, Imaging, Magnetic resonance imaging

Abstract

Fat embolism syndrome (FES) is an emergency fatal condition, if not diagnosed early and timely managed. Careful observation of patients with multiple bone fractures aids in early diagnosis. Rehydration is an important factor in preventing FES. Most often the syndrome is self-limiting. High risk cases are treated with steroids and with respirator assistance.

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