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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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. Key products include airfoils, structures, casings, rings, exhausts and combustion components for gas turbine applications, aerostructures and components for airframe applications, femoral knees, tibial trays, humeral stems, femoral hips and bone plates for orthopaedic applications and compressor and turbine wheels for the turbocharger market. |
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