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maybe calcar, which isn't a type of screw, but a location (nm)

Posted By: me on 2008-01-31
In Reply to: Ortho, proximal humerus fx, s/l kalkor neck screw backing out. sm - Elderberry

Subject: maybe calcar, which isn't a type of screw, but a location (nm)

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