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From: Treatment outcomes of applying external fixator on distal radius fractures: a randomized clinical trial to compare between two directions of force exertion in parallel to radius shaft and perpendicular to the distal radius articular surface

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A-B. Illustration of the theoretical modification in external fixation directed force: force in parallel to radius shaft, which causes shear stress, and therefore articular step A, force perpendicular to the distal radius joint surface, which shows more proper reduction B

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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