stems 12 can be provided that may each define a distinct angle 34 such that a surgeon can select the appropriate stem 12 having an angle that is best suited for a particular patient 39 s needs moreover each distal stem 12 can have distinct lengths it is also contemplated that the respective lengths of the proximal section 20 and distal section 22 may vary it can also be appreciated that while the proximal section 20 and distal section 22 have been described as having respective long axes 30 and 32 respectively that the proximal section 20 and the distal section 22 can form a continuous bowed section where one or both of the proximal section 20 and distal section 22 form a curved profile the proximal section 20 may be coated with porous material 38 such as but not limited to regenerex u00ae offered by biomet inc of warsaw ind other porous materials can include plasma spray grit blasting etc the porous material 38 covers substantially all of the proximal section 20 from the male taper end 24 to the start of the distal section 22 the distal section 22 can include a plurality of longitudinally extending splines or flutes 40 positioned radially about the distal section 22 the distal section 22 can be tapered from or near its transition from the proximal section 20 to a.