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This device is called a dynamic hip compression screw. The screw part slides through the plate and allows compresison across the fracture site.

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Description	X-ray image of my own hip, with orthopedic implant on femur
Source	This is a photograph of an x-ray; the photo was taken by me.
Date	X-ray taken December 11, 2004
Author	Booyabazooka
Permission	GNU Free Documentation License

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