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Smith-Petersen nail |
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Smith-Petersen nail Etymology: Marius N. Smith-Petersen, American surgeon, 1886-1953; AS, naegel, nail a three-flanged, stainless steel nail used in orthopedic surgery to anchor the neck of the femur to its head in the repair of an intertrochanteric fracture. It is introduced below the prominence of the greater trochanter and passed through the fractured part into the head of the femur. See also nail, pin. Smith-Petersen nail a flanged nail for fixing the head of the femur in fracture of the femoral neck. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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