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To: BBB333

no not quite. there is a rare and often fatal complication. of a long bone fracture called fat embolism that can occur. However immobility after a fracture can and does lead to pneumonia.. this is. it special to a fracture prolonged immobility of any kind can lead to pneumonia


50 posted on 05/13/2019 2:57:24 PM PDT by Mom MD
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To: Mom MD

I do recall when I broke my femur...had to do lung tests every four hours for four days until the hospital/doctor was convinced I was not coming down with pneumonia... had the operation the next (fifth) day.


55 posted on 05/13/2019 3:24:26 PM PDT by BBB333 (The Power Of Trump Compels You!)
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