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    Bone fracture repair

    If a fracture is severe, a bone graft may be used to help speed the healing process. Here, a metal plate is also used and fixated with screws. The plate and screws will be removed after the bone has healed.

    If a fracture is severe, a bone graft may be used to help speed the healing process. Here, a metal plate is also used and fixated with screws. The ...

    If a fracture is severe, a bone graft may be used to help speed the healing process. Here, a metal plate is also used and fixated with screws. The plate and screws will be removed after the bone has healed.

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    Review Date: 4/24/2023

    Reviewed By: C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, San Francisco, CA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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