smith-petersen nail

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What does smith-petersen nail mean?

A flanged, three-pronged orthopedic implant used for fixing hip fractures.

Where does smith-petersen nail come from?

Named after Marius Nygaard Smith-Petersen (1886–1953), Norwegian-American physician and orthopaedic surgeon.

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