Definitions
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- adjective of or pertaining to diaphysis.
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- adjective Of or pertaining to
diaphysis
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- adjective relating to the diaphysis of a bone
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Examples
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It can be comminuted (insert number of fragments), compound, angulated (insert degree of angulation), spiral, oblique, transverse, epiphyseal (four main types), diaphyseal or other things.
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My friend Dr. Clarke would call this a simple diaphyseal fracture.
Shortcut Man P. G. Sturges 2011
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My friend Dr. Clarke would call this a simple diaphyseal fracture.
Shortcut Man P. G. Sturges 2011
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We calculated the relative hazards for subtrochanteric and diaphyseal fractures for each study.
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We reviewed fracture records and radiographs (when available) from all hip and femur fractures to identify those below the lesser trochanter and above the distal metaphyseal flare (subtrochanteric and diaphyseal femur fractures) and to assess atypical features.
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons approves new guideline for the treatment of pediatric diaphyseal femur fractures
Science Blog 2010
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A total of 12 fractures in 10 patients were classified as occurring in the subtrochanteric or diaphyseal femur, a combined rate of 2.3 per 10,000 patient-years.
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Conclusions The occurrence of fracture of the subtrochanteric or diaphyseal femur was very rare, even among women who had been treated with bisphosphonates for as long as 10 years.
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Cortical thickness, diaphyseal diameter, and medullary cavity diameter were determined in the mid-diaphyseal region.
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Androstenediol explained 5-10\% of the late-pubertal diaphyseal radius variability.
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism Current Issue 2009
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