The degree to which the stem component contributes to cup survival is uncertain.
Stemness relies on a very precise equilibrium between the stem cells and the components of the niche.
Based on these findings, axial torque is considered to be an important load component between the stem and bone in total joint replacement.
Recent evidence suggests that fretting wear occurs at the taper junction which provides fixation between the prosthesis femoral head and stem components.
Stem loading caused micromotion between the stem and cement.
The stem was modeled as debonded, simulating no contact between the stem and bone.
Cut out the stem ends and slice each tomato halfway between the stem and blossom ends.
All of the stems – each component of the multi-tracks – of his electronic music recorded over the last decade are gone.
The stem of both components, especially the ulnar component, are narrow and straight.
After disconnecting the stem, the femoral component showed substantially more migrations.
