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Original papers

The Hansson Twin Hook is adequate for fixation of trochanteric fractures: 2 fixation failures in a series of 157 prospectively followed patients

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Pages 602-608 | Received 23 Aug 2007, Accepted 29 Feb 2008, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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