Modern use of modern cement for total hip replacement.
Proof is now at hand that improved cementing techniques lead to marked improvement in longevity of femoral component fixation. The loosening rate at 6 years has been reduced from 20 per cent with the old techniques to less than 2 per cent. In addition, the new advances of pressurization, porosity reduction, and precoating should further enhance longevity.
Harris
W H
WH
Orthopaedic Department, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.
Davies
J P
JP
D055592:Biophysical Phenomena; D001703:Biophysics; D001843:Bone Cements / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000592:standards / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008768:Methylmethacrylates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011474:Prosthesis Design
D001843:Bone Cements; D008768:Methylmethacrylates