title: Some factors affecting the strength of the cement-metal interface.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Scotland.
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Stone
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Wilkinson
authors.forename: I G
authors.initials: IG
authors.lastname: Stother
mesh_terms: D001843:Bone Cements; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D002858:Chromium Alloys; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis; D013718:Tensile Strength
chemical_list: D001843:Bone Cements; D002858:Chromium Alloys