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The Importance of Length of the Cephalomedullary Nails for Fixation of the Proximal Femoral Fractures: An Educational Corner

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Keywords
Femoral Fractures; Orthopedic Equipment; Bone Nails; Hip Fractures; Fracture Fixation

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Khoori M, Moharrami A, Hoseini Zare N, Mortazavi SJ. The Importance of Length of the Cephalomedullary Nails for Fixation of the Proximal Femoral Fractures: An Educational Corner. J Orthop Spine Trauma. 2021;6(3):55-6.