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. 2009 Mar;91(2):163-4.
doi: 10.1308/rcsann.2009.91.2.163.

A variable angled drill guide for acetabular screw insertion in total hip replacement

Smy Ahmed  1 , R Ahmad, A Phadnis, U Butt, J Mutimer, E Smith
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A variable angled drill guide for acetabular screw insertion in total hip replacement

Smy Ahmed et al. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2009 Mar.
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Figure 1
Variable angled guide.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Variable angled guide at 120°.
Figure 3
Figure 3
Variable angled guide at 160°.
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