title: The scientific basis of cement versus cementless fixation.
abstract: The arguments for and against three implant materials (polymethylmethacrylate, cobalt-chrome alloy, and titanium aluminium vanadium alloy) when used as interfaces between a loaded implant and bone are reviewed from mechanical and biologic standpoints. It is concluded that there is neither an overwhelming advantage nor a disadvantage for any one of them.
authors.affiliation: London Hospital Medical College, England.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Freeman
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tennant
mesh_terms: D000497:Alloys; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D001843:Bone Cements; D002858:Chromium Alloys; D017886:Durapatite; D006801:Humans; D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008768:Methylmethacrylates; D016348:Osseointegration; D016062:Porosity; D014025:Titanium
chemical_list: D000497:Alloys; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D001843:Bone Cements; D002858:Chromium Alloys; D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D008768:Methylmethacrylates; D017886:Durapatite; D014025:Titanium