• Femoral Nailing in a Porcine Model Causes Bone Marrow Emboli in the Lungs and Systemic Emboli in the Heart and Brain 

      Kristiansen, Steinar; Jarmund, Anders Hagen; Hilmo, Jonas Larsen; Mollnes, Tom Eirik; Leth-Olsen, Martin; Nyrnes, Siri Ann; Nilsen, Bent Aksel; Grønli, Renathe Henriksen; Faldaas, Bjørn Ove; Storm, Benjamin Stage; Espenes, Arild; Nielsen, Erik Waage (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)
      Background: Shaft fractures of the femur are commonly treated with intramedullary nailing, which can release bone marrow emboli into the bloodstream. Emboli can travel to the lungs, impairing gas exchange and causing ...