Figure 7

Stress map of the Modular hip stem at the modular junction. Under 2000 N axial load, a stress concentration is present at the modular junction. Stresses shown are equivalent elastic stresses (Von Mises) in MPa units.
Stress map of the Modular hip stem at the modular junction. Under 2000 N axial load, a stress concentration is present at the modular junction. Stresses shown are equivalent elastic stresses (Von Mises) in MPa units.