Fixation by Cementation

Bone cement, a two component acrylic, is frequently used for implant fixation in the cases of hip and knee arthroplasties. Bone cement is toxic with localized as well as general adverse tissue reactions [2]. Therefore, the good long-term results reported with cemented arthroplasties seem to be quite puzzling. However, it must be understood that the strength of 

Handbook of Biomaterial Properties. Edited by J. Black and G. Hastings. Published in 1998 by Chapman Hall, London. ISBN 0 412 60330 6. 

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