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Original

A new measurement for posterior tilt predicts reoperation in undisplaced femoral neck fractures

113 consecutive patients treated by internal fixation and followed for 1 year

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Pages 303-307 | Accepted 23 Dec 2008, Published online: 26 Oct 2009

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