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Peter V Giannoudis
,
Hans Christoph Pape
,
Michael Schütz
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Chris Colton
,
Rick Buckley
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Wedge, fragmentary, proximal 1/3 fractures
Nonoperative treatment with limited resources
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Equipment
Main indications
Temporary Thomas splint
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Temporary external fixation
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Equipment
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MIO - Bridge plating (DSC)
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Equipment
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MIO - Bridge plating (Locking plate)
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Equipment
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ORIF - Bridge plating (DSC)
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ORIF - Bridge plating (Locking plate)
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Antegrade nailing
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