Case Report

Analysis of a Cementless Femoral Stem Neck Fracture Using Scanning Electron Microscopy and the Finite Element Method

Figure 2

Appearance of the broken stem. Macroscopic appearance of the broken AHFIX Q stem at the base of the neck. The proximal coating area shows good bone ingrowth. The base of the neck has a sharp slot for handle attachment and the corner is not rounded but is angular.