Etiology
Fat embolism syndrome develops most commonly after orthopaedic trauma
and orthopaedic procedures such as intramedullary reaming and pelvic or
knee arthroplasty. However, it has also been reported following other
forms of trauma such as severe burns, liver injury, thoracic
compressions, bone marrow transplants and liposuction. Non-traumatic
causes are very uncommon.