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Experience has shown that the diversity of implants can be a source of confusion. Because a number of innovations are described, we have adhered to our previous format, although every implant is not drawn to scale so that its function can be more clearly demonstrated.

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Heim, U., Pfeiffer, K.M. (1988). Implants and Instruments. In: Internal Fixation of Small Fractures. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-72614-9_2

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