Tag Archives: Shaft Fragments

Get a leg up on the competition: Tips for identifying femoral shaft fragments

Posted on September 10, 2013 by JB

September is always a time of flux for grad students. It doesn’t matter how many years you’ve been in the program – there’s always some stressor that crops up in tandem with the start of a new school year. You … Continue reading →

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Feeling Shafted? Tips for identifying humeral shaft fragments

Posted on June 21, 2013 by JB

I’ve been spending a lot of time lately sitting cross-legged on the floor of my office, refitting long bone shafts. This pastime  generally involves me hunching over a tray like a cranky oracle, brows furrowed, staring suspiciously at the bones … Continue reading →

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