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Matthias Hansen
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Rodrigo Pesántez
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Joseph Schatzker
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Ernst Raaymakers
,
Rick Buckley
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Extraarticular fracture, metaphyseal simple
Operative vs nonoperative
Nonoperative treatment
Skill level
Equipment
Main indications
Bridging external fixator (temporary)
Skill level
Equipment
Main indications
Non-bridging external fixator (definitive)
Skill level
Equipment
Main indications
Ring external fixator (definitive)
Skill level
Equipment
Main indications
MIO - Angular stable plate (LISS)
Skill level
Equipment
Main indications
ORIF - Plates without angular stability
Skill level
Equipment
Main indications
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