Which of the following fractures presents the greatest risk for development of fat embolism syndrome?
A)Open fracture of the fibula
B)Closed fracture of the femur
C)Open fracture of the humerus
D)Closed fracture of the clavicle

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A)Fat embolism syndrome may occur in conjunction with closed fractures of the long bones or pelvis. Of the closed fractures listed here, only the fracture of the femur involves a long bone, so this is the injury that presents the greatest risk for development of fat embolism syndrome.
B)Fat embolism syndrome may occur in conjunction with closed fractures of the long bones or pelvis. Of the closed fractures listed here, only the fracture of the femur involves a long bone, so this is the injury that presents the greatest risk for development of fat embolism syndrome.
C)Fat embolism syndrome may occur in conjunction with closed fractures of the long bones or pelvis. Of the closed fractures listed here, only the fracture of the femur involves a long bone, so this is the injury that presents the greatest risk for development of fat embolism syndrome.
D)Fat embolism syndrome may occur in conjunction with closed fractures of the long bones or pelvis. Of the closed fractures listed here, only the fracture of the femur involves a long bone, so this is the injury that presents the greatest risk for development of fat embolism syndrome.

Which of the Following Fractures Presents the Greatest Risk for Development