Smith-Petersen nail
noun
Smith-Pe·ter·sen nail
ˈsmith-ˈpēt-ər-sən- 
: a flanged metal nail used to fix the femoral head in fractures of the neck of the femur
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“Smith-Petersen nail.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Smith-Petersen%20nail. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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