[Clinical application of bone cement in cranioplasty].
Cranioplasty usually performed in case of skull defect after craniocerebral injuries. Plexiglass or metal plate were used frequently in our country. This article introduces a new kind of material--bone cement--for skull restoration. 152 cases of skull defects were repaired by bone cement in our clinic. The advantages as below: (1) Bone cement is easy to mould and good in cosmetic result; (2) It's mechanical functions are reliable; (3) Less irritant to the surrounding tissues. The procedures of the operation and principles in utilizing this material were present in detail.
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D000818:Animals; D001843:Bone Cements; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012886:Skull / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*
D001843:Bone Cements