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Pol Rommens
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Peter Trafton
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Martin Jaeger
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Chris Colton
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Steve Krikler
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12C3 Multifragmentary fracture, fragmentary segment
Nonoperative treatment
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Equipment
Main indications
External fixation
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Antegrade nailing (proximal 1/3)
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Antegrade nailing (middle 1/3)
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Retrograde nailing
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MIO - Bridge plating
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ORIF - Plate fixation (proximal 1/3)
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ORIF - Bridge plating (middle 1/3)
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ORIF - Plate fixation (distal 1/3)
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