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Orthopedic Trauma Glossary

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Zone of polarizing activity ZPA

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Embryonic signaling center controlling digit pattern formation during limb development.

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Mechanical axis deviation

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Abnormal alignment of the weight-bearing axis of the lower extremity from the normal hip-to-ankle line.

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