title: The relaxation of some acrylic bone cements.
abstract: The creep and relaxation of acrylic cements during conditions simulating the conditions in the acetabulum have been examined. CMW and Simplex were found to reach stresses of about 10 N/cm2 after 1 year whereas Palacos had lost most of its stress after 6 weeks.
mesh_terms: D000077:Acetabulum / Q000601:surgery; D000179:Acrylates; D001843:Bone Cements; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008433:Mathematics; D008954:Models, Biological; D013314:Stress, Mechanical
chemical_list: D000179:Acrylates; D001843:Bone Cements