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humeral stem

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humeral stem,
in arthroplasty of the shoulder or elbow, the part of the prosthesis that inserts into the end of the trimmed and prepared humerus.


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If revision surgery is necessary, the humeral stem may remain in place and surgeons don't have to take the component out, because the way the threads work allows the surgeon to access them from the posterior side of the elbow.
That way, if revision surgery is necessary, the humeral stem may remain in place and surgeons don't have to take the component out.
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