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The stem volume itself is designed for intramedullary centring. Compression and displacement of the bone cement during implantation causes the cement to ascend in the proximally-narrowing grooves to produce a uniform cement coating in the a/p direction as well. The grooves also improve rotational stability through an enhanced form-fit.
