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How about dual threaded screw? NM

Posted By: MTDays on 2008-03-29
In Reply to: s/l Dooly headed screw? - ALH

Subject: How about dual threaded screw? NM




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Subject: Need help with ortho... a single partially threaded s/l ken-sell-a screw. SM

Review of x-rays, three views, of the knee shows a previous tibial tubercle transfer.  It looks like it is a rotational type fixated with a single partially threaded "s/l ken-sell-a" screw that is cannulated.
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Subject: Here are some refs for Herbert screw. sm

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