Femoral Neck Anteversion Measured Using a 3D CT Scan Perpendicular to the Mechanical Axis of the Femur
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Kim, Kwang-Kyoun
(Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Konyang University)
Roh, Jae-Young (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Konyang University) Kim, Sang-Bum (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Konyang University) Lee, Woo-Suk (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Yonsei University) Won, Ye-Yeon (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Ajou University) Chae, Dong-Sik (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Konyang University) |
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