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The results show that the tips of EF pins 1 and 2 attained a close proximity to the large neurovasculature, within the coronal plane, specifically; the tibial and common peroneal nerve and the femoral/popliteal vessels, respectively. Moreover, the measurements obtained for the average coronal distances, between the tibial nerve and pin 2, differed within the left and right distal thighs; highlighting neurovascular variation. Additionally, the tips of pins 5 and 6 also attained a close proximity to the large neurovasculature; as shown in the figure. Therefore, it would be beneficial to modify the locations of EF pins 1, 2, 5 and 6, in order to reduce the risk of iatrogenic injury to these vessels.

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