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Screw tracks are trialled at the L3, L4, L5 levels. - krad


Posted: Apr 16, 2013

My question is the word "trialled". The Rad is pretty clear. Any ideas? Is the word correct"

maybe trial, trialed - anon

[ In Reply To ..]
When they replace knees, hips, they "trial" a screw for depth, length, etc.


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