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Comment
. 2013 Apr;471(4):1393-4.
doi: 10.1007/s11999-013-2793-1.

Does PFNA II avoid lateral cortex impingement for unstable peritrochanteric fractures?

You-Lun Tao, Zhuo Ma, Shi-Min Chang
Comment

Does PFNA II avoid lateral cortex impingement for unstable peritrochanteric fractures?

You-Lun Tao et al. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2013 Apr.
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Medial migration of the entry point (red point) from the exact tip of the greater trochanter produces an optimal aligned tube (blue area) after reaming.
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