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Derek Donegan
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Michael Huo
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Michael Leslie
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Fracture of the femur distant to the implant
Traction and bed rest
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Equipment
Main indications
Compression plate and screw fixation +/- cerclage
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Equipment
Main indications
Intramedullary nail and plate fixation +/- cerclage
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Equipment
Main indications
Bridge plate and screw fixation +/- cerclage
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Equipment
Main indications
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