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Michael Baumgaertner
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Michael Huo
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Michael Leslie
,
Iain McFadyen
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Fracture proximal to the femoral component
Bed rest
Skill level
Equipment
Main indications
Traction
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Equipment
Main indications
Long leg cast
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Equipment
Main indications
Temporary external fixator
Skill level
Equipment
Main indications
Compression plate
Skill level
Equipment
Main indications
Bridge plate
Skill level
Equipment
Main indications
Double plate
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Equipment
Main indications
Retrograde nailing
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Plate and retrograde nailing
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Equipment
Main indications
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