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Abstract
Reduction of a femoral shaft fracture before introducing a guidewire may be difficult,
and time consuming. We report the use of a clamp to facilitate reduction and reduce
exposure of the operator to radiation.
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Publication history
Accepted:
August 16,
1990
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© 1991 Published by Elsevier Inc.
