title: Modern use of modern cement for total hip replacement.
abstract: 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.
authors: Orthopaedic Department, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.
authors: W H
authors: WH
authors: Harris
authors: J P
authors: JP
authors: Davies
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D001843:Bone Cements; D008768:Methylmethacrylates