A method of forming an orthopedic implant, the method comprising the steps of providing a first implant component and a second implant component, the first implant component having a stem and a second implant component including a head defining a female taper sized to receive the stem coupling the stem to the female taper of the head forming a modular injunction between the stem and head applying a seal to the modular injunction to limit bodily fluid from contacting the modular injunction and forming the orthopedic implant.
