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fixed vs. modular stem design

English translation: Further explanation

05:43 Apr 25, 2004
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Medical - Medical: Instruments / Knee joint prosthesis
English term or phrase: fixed vs. modular stem design
Could you please explain me what the difference between fixed and modular stem design is?

I am even not sure if read it correctly:
design with fixed stem and design with modular stem ???
I do not understand what fixed and modular mean in this context.


It is very difficult to translate technical texts without seeing illustrations and/or having proper assistance of the manufacturer.

CONETXT

Femoral Components: The femoral components are designed in right and left configurations and are available in standard and posterior stabilized designs. The standard component is available with or without an intramedullary stem. The posterior stabilized component, which provides supplemental intrinsic prosthetic constraint, is available in a primary design without a stem, as well as in fixed and modular intramedullary stem designs. Femoral components are available with nitrogen ion surface treatment.
Barbara Piela
Local time: 13:33
Selected answer:Further explanation
Explanation:
Modular design generally indicates a system of interchangeable parts or components (in this case a stem).
Whereas fixed design usually indicates components which are matched specifically to each other and may not be interchangeable.
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Gareth McMillan
Local time: 13:33
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Thanks a lot!
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Explanation:
A "modular" stem should be a prosthetic stem which can be adapted to the joint, equipped with components to modify its lenght and width. A modular stem is independent by the upper part of the prosthesis to be more adaptable to the patient joint.

See e.g. this manual:
http://www.apexsurgical.com/Documents/SurgTech2003a.pdf

HTH

Gilberto Lacchia
Italy
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Native speaker of: Italian
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Further explanation


Explanation:
Modular design generally indicates a system of interchangeable parts or components (in this case a stem).
Whereas fixed design usually indicates components which are matched specifically to each other and may not be interchangeable.

Gareth McMillan
Local time: 13:33
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thanks a lot!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Melanie Nassar: also a good explanation for your question "modular stem extension"
9 mins
  -> Thanks, armaat.
agree  Vicky Papaprodromou
3 hrs
  -> Thanks vicky.
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