Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
keels
English answer:
stems, posts
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Elena Sgarbo (X)
Apr 18, 2004 20:04
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keels
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Tech/Engineering
Medical: Instruments
Knee prosthesis
Could you please provide me with the synonyms for "keels"? I have to translate this text into Polish.
"MicroStructured® and waffled fixation surfaces are not applied to the stems, keels or fixation posts of the components."
More context:
XXX Total Knee Systems include femoral, patellar, tibial tray, tibial bearing insert and bone augmentation components which are designed to be used together to achieve total reconstructive replacement of the knee joint. Generally, these components are available in a variety of fixation surface alternatives including MicroStructured® porous or arc-deposited non-porous coating, waffled pattern and grit blasted. MicroStructured® and waffled fixation surfaces are not applied to the stems, keels or fixation posts of the components.MicroStructured® and waffled fixation surfaces are not applied to the stems, keels or fixation posts of the components. All components are intended for cemented fixation and are to be implanted on the prepared distal femur, proximal tibial or posterior patella, as appropriate.
"MicroStructured® and waffled fixation surfaces are not applied to the stems, keels or fixation posts of the components."
More context:
XXX Total Knee Systems include femoral, patellar, tibial tray, tibial bearing insert and bone augmentation components which are designed to be used together to achieve total reconstructive replacement of the knee joint. Generally, these components are available in a variety of fixation surface alternatives including MicroStructured® porous or arc-deposited non-porous coating, waffled pattern and grit blasted. MicroStructured® and waffled fixation surfaces are not applied to the stems, keels or fixation posts of the components.MicroStructured® and waffled fixation surfaces are not applied to the stems, keels or fixation posts of the components. All components are intended for cemented fixation and are to be implanted on the prepared distal femur, proximal tibial or posterior patella, as appropriate.
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stems, posts, poles, stakes
Hi Barbara
A keel is (as a stem or post) a main trunk or central, longitudinal part.
In this context there's little difference among stems, keels or fixation posts. I think in your text, "or" means "either or" (not "one or the other").
HTH
Elena
A keel is (as a stem or post) a main trunk or central, longitudinal part.
In this context there's little difference among stems, keels or fixation posts. I think in your text, "or" means "either or" (not "one or the other").
HTH
Elena
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