[Purtscher's retinopathy as a complication to a cemented resection tumour prosthesis].

ABSTRACT

In this case report, a 53-year-old female with a pathological subtrochanteric femur fracture received a cemented resection tumour prosthesis. The patient was post-operatively diagnosed with Purtscher's retinopathy due to fat embolisation. Purtscher's retinopathy has previously been described in trauma patients, however, no previous reports exist with patients treated with prosthesis. No treatment guideline is available. There is a risk of permanent visual impairment, and it is recommended, that patients presenting reduced vision post-operatively are referred to an ophthalmologist without delay for correct diagnosis.