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Fat embolism syndrome epidemiology and demographics
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The exact incidence of FES is unknown and is estimated to be of <1% to >30% of all trauma cases. It commonly affects individuals 10-40 years of age. Fat embolism syndrome more commonly affects men more than women.
Epidemiology
Epidemiology
Incidence
- The exact incidence of FES is unknown.
- The estimated annual incidence of FES in the orthopedic and trauma literature, has ranged from <1% to >30% of cases.
- This varying incidence is attributed due to difference in the diagnostic criteria employed.
Demographics
Demographics
Age
- The incidence of fat embolism syndrome increases with age.
- It commonly affects individuals 10-40 years of age.[1]
Race
- There is no racial predilection to fat embolism syndrome.
Gender
- Fat embolism syndrome more commonly affects men more than women.
References
References
- ↑ Stein PD, Yaekoub AY, Matta F, Kleerekoper M (2008). “Fat embolism syndrome”. Am J Med Sci. 336 (6): 472–7. doi:10.1097/MAJ.0b013e318172f5d2. PMID 19092320.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Feham Tariq, MD [2]