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Smith-Petersen nail
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English
Etymology
Named after Marius Nygaard Smith-Petersen (1886–1953), Norwegian-American physician and orthopaedic surgeon.
Noun
en medicine historical A flanged, three-pronged orthopedic implant used for fixing hip fractures.
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