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Anatomy of the greater femoral trochanter: clinical importance for intramedullary femoral nailing: Anatomic study of 100 cadaver specimens

Wolfgang Grechenig Department of Traumatology, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 7a, AT-8036, Graz, Austria
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Wolfgang Pichler Department of Traumatology, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 7a, AT-8036, Graz, AustriaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Hans Clement Department of Traumatology, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 7a, AT-8036, Graz, Austria
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Norbert Peter Tesch Medical University of Graz, Anatomic Institute, Harrachgasse 21, AT-8010, Graz, Austria
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Stephan Grechenig Department of Traumatology, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 7a, AT-8036, Graz, Austria
Pages 899-901 | Received 23 Jun 2005, Accepted 23 Mar 2006, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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