Some factors affecting the strength of the cement-metal interface.
A manufacturing technique to increase the bonding between bone cement and metal prostheses has been assessed in the laboratory by "push-out" tests, and the effects of contamination of the cement and of the prosthesis with blood and intramedullary contents have been studied. The technique, known as pre-coating, increases bond strength; this increase is preserved after contamination of the cement which does, however, cause some lowering of interface shear strength. The implications for clinical practice are discussed.
Stone
M H
MH
Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Scotland.
Wilkinson
R
R
Stother
I G
IG
D001843:Bone Cements; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D002858:Chromium Alloys; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis; D013718:Tensile Strength
D001843:Bone Cements; D002858:Chromium Alloys