J.R. is a 33-year-old man who has sustained a leg fracture. His fracture has been diagnosed as "a compound, transverse fracture of the tibia and fibula." Which of the following is not likely to be a complication of the injury?

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Air emboli are not likely to be a complication of a leg fracture. While bone infection, fat emboli, and compartment syndrome are common complications of this type of fracture. Bone infection can occur if the skin is broken, allowing for bacteria to enter the body. Fat emboli occur when fat from the bone marrow enters the bloodstream and can block blood vessels. Compartment syndrome occurs when there is excessive pressure in the muscles, causing damage to blood vessels and nerves. Air emboli occur when air enters the bloodstream and can be caused by certain medical procedures, but it is not a common complication of a leg fracture.

JR Is a 33-Year-Old Man Who Has Sustained a Leg