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Diaphyseal Femur Fractures eMedicine Orthopedics

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Location: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1246429-overview

Description: eMedicine article on diaphyseal femur fractures.
Orthopedic surgeons often encounter diaphyseal femur fractures. Because these fractures most often result from high-energy trauma, one must have a high index of suspension for complications or other injuries.
Eastwood & Biggs 2008 updated

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Eastwood & Biggs
Institution: eMedicine
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Language: English

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Added: Sun Sep 04 2005
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