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Fig. 3

From: Individualized approach to the surgical management of fibrous dysplasia of the proximal femur

Fig. 3

Customized intramedullary nail. A customized intramedullary nail with a HA-coated proximal screw was used in one patient (ID 18), in order to ensure ingrowth in the femoral neck. The nail had an enlarged diameter because this particular patient had severe cortical thinning throughout the length of the femur, providing insufficient structural support for a standard sized intramedullary nail

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