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Phalanx fractures - word help

Posted By: sm on 2007-11-14
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Subject: Phalanx fractures - word help

Review of his x-rays today shows that he has some fourth and fifth proximal phalanx fractures of the shaft, just a little oblique in nature.  The s/l 'ulnar-peri' was significantly displaced.


Hx: Fourth and fifth phalanx fractures.




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