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This medical-legal exhibit depicts a right tibial plateau fracture with subsequent surgical fixation using two pairs of illustrated radiographic interpretations. The first pair shows the post-accident appearance of the depressed fracture. The second pictures the surgical fixation with a contour plate, bone graft and screws.
© 2012 Nucleus Medical Art/Doctor Stock
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