2002 - University of Washington Bone and Joint Sources
2002 - University of Washington Bone and Joint Sources
2002 - University of Washington Bone and Joint Sources
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Figure 1: Representative example <strong>of</strong> a type 43<br />
C3 distal tibial articular fracture with an<br />
associated fibular fracture.<br />
Figure 2: Representative example <strong>of</strong> a type 43<br />
C3 distal tibial articular fracure with an intact<br />
fibula. Note the significant shortening <strong>and</strong> joint<br />
impaction.<br />
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