Cemented Hip Arthroplasty: Dealing with Bone Cement Implantation Syndrome

Abstract

Bone Cement Implantation Syndrome (BCIS) is a rare but potentially fatal complication of cemented orthopedic surgery, 0.5 – 1.7% resulting in cardiovascular collapse. BCIS characterized by hypoxia and/or hypotension, pulmonary hypertension, arrhythmias, loss of consciousness, and the worst is cardiac arrest. We experienced two cases with fatal outcomes.