Orthopedic plate
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orthopedic-plate-178-12219352
title:
Orthopedic plate
text:
An orthopedic plate is a form of internal fixation used in orthopaedic surgery to hold fractures in place to allow bone healing and to reduce the possibility of nonunion. Most modern plates include bone screws to help the orthopedic plate stay in place.
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Device used to hold fractured bones in place
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthopedic_plate
date created:
2015-07-08T21:17:42Z
date modified:
2024-09-04T17:52:24Z
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