X-ray (rear view) of a fracture (at centre) of the thigh bone (femur) in a 75 year old male patient showing a stainless steel dynamic hip screw which

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X-ray (rear view) of a fracture (at centre) of the thigh bone (femur) in a 75 year old male patient showing a stainless steel dynamic hip screw which has been inserted into the bone to immobilise the fracture and strengthen the hip joint. Hip bones are at top.

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