Ortho, proximal humerus fx, s/l kalkor neck screw backing out. sm
Posted By: Elderberry on 2008-01-31
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Subject: Ortho, proximal humerus fx, s/l kalkor neck screw backing out. sm
x-rays show that the inferior "kalkor neck" screw is backing out. Can't find anything by various spellings with web search or in books. Maybe 'cause it's the almos the end of my work day and nearly the end of the week (yea!) 
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