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Is it metallic patent screws that hold fracture distal radius in position and alignment? don't know word in between metallic and screws. starts with p
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Blue plate special..: How about "metallic plate and screws". This combination of hardware is commonly used for wrist fractures.
Answered 4/16/2016
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Plate: One way to fix a radius fracture is with a metallic plate and screws. I suspect that is what you are referring to.
Answered 10/24/2017
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