Saddle Embolism after Corrective Femoral Osteotomy: A Case Report
We present a case of recurrent saddle embolism 6 days and 9 days following corrective osteotomy of the left femur in a 64-year-old man with a history of atrial fibrillation. Although saddle embolism is a relatively rare event, orthopaedic surgeons should be aware of this condition.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2006-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900601400218 |