Fig. 3From: Metaphyseal anchoring short stem hip arthroplasty provides a more physiological load transfer: a comparative finite element analysis studyCoronal and transverse views of von Mises stress distribution patterns in the three FE models: a native bone, b short stem (SHA, Metha), and c standard stem (THA, CLS).Load transfer for the native bone is predominantly proximally at the cortex, while after short and standard stem insertion the load transfers in large parts via the implant. However, the short stem shows a clear metaphyseal load transfer while for the standard stem the load transfer is more distallyBack to article page