Titanium Fluted Tapered Stems: The Gold Standard
- McCalden, MD, discussed the evolution of his approach to total hip arthroplasty stems, moving from modular to monoblock titanium fluted tapered stems.
- He emphasized the critical importance of achieving proper distal reaming, ensuring good three-point fixation in the distal bone, irrespective of the system used.
- McCalden detailed his reaming technique, starting with hand reamers and transitioning to power reamers only with good bone quality.
January 16, 2026
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Richard W. McCalden, MD, discussed the evolution of his approach to total hip arthroplasty stems, moving from modular to monoblock titanium fluted tapered stems. he acknowledged challenges with modular stems,such as discrepancy,offset,anteversion,and proximal and distal mismatch between the femur,but noted the modular titanium fluted tapered stem has been around for approximately 15 years and performs well. However, McCalden has not used a modular stem in over 9 years, preferring the monoblock design.
He emphasized the critical importance of achieving proper distal reaming, ensuring good three-point fixation in the distal bone, irrespective of the system used. The depth of reaming or cementation is adjusted based on whether a monoblock or modular system is employed.
McCalden detailed his reaming technique, starting with hand reamers and transitioning to power reamers only with good bone quality. He also highlighted the importance of cerclage or cabling for weak bone and utilizing intraoperative X-rays to confirm reamer size,position,cement removal,and the final construct before leaving the operating room.
He prefers a trial system to accurately determine stem placement, offset, and other parameters. While modular systems allow for initial stem placement, McCalden values the precision of a trial.
He explained that monoblock systems require more precise accounting for stem length, position, and anteversion due to the tighter fit and longer construct needed for three-point fixation. Surgeons must anticipate potential stem seating variations (1-3 mm) during surgical planning.
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Richard W. mccalden, MD, can be contacted at richard.mccalden@lhsc.on.ca.
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PHASE 1: ADVERSARIAL RESEARCH & BREAKING NEWS CHECK
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Factual Claims & Verification:
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Breaking News Check (as of 2026/01/16 12:59:11):
given the date, this is a future date. As of today (November 2, 2023), there are no breaking news events related to Healio or Slack that would impact the validity of this analysis. However, the discrepancy in the customer service email is a significant issue that would likely be reported and corrected before January 16, 2026, if it were a legitimate error.
Latest Verified Status:
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PHASE 2: ENTITY-BASED GEO (GENERATIVE ENGINE OPTIMIZATION)
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Healio: medical News and education Platform
Healio is a leading provider of medical news, education, and clinical information for healthcare professionals. The platform covers a wide range of medical specialties, including orthopedics.
Potential Security Concern: incorrect Customer Service Contact
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The official Healio customer service email address is customerservice@healio.com. Users encountering this discrepancy should exercise caution and only use the official contact information.
Haymarket Medical Media
Healio is owned by Haymarket Medical Media, a specialist communications company.
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