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Bone cement
Raju Vaishya1, Mayank Chauhan2, Abhishek Vaish3
1Prof, Senior Consultant, Department of Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, India.
Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma
|September 26, 2015
Summary
Bone cement remains crucial in joint replacement surgery, though its use declines with press-fit implants. Ongoing research addresses bone cement
Area of Science:
- Orthopaedic surgery
- Biomaterials science
Background:
- Bone cement has been a cornerstone of joint replacement surgery.
- Its usage has seen a decline due to the rise of press-fit implants promoting bone ingrowth.
- Concerns regarding bone cement's shortcomings, side effects, and toxicity are actively being investigated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the enduring importance of bone cement in orthopaedics.
- To discuss the evolving landscape of joint replacement implants.
- To underscore the necessity for continued research into bone cement improvements.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on bone cement and alternative implant technologies.
- Analysis of trends in joint replacement surgery.
- Identification of current research areas in bone cement technology.
Main Results:
- Bone cement, while historically significant, faces competition from press-fit implants.
- Research is actively exploring solutions to mitigate bone cement's drawbacks.
- Key areas of focus include nanoparticle additives and improving the bone-cement interface.
Conclusions:
- Bone cement knowledge remains vital for orthopaedic surgeons.
- Addressing the limitations of bone cement is an active area of scientific inquiry.
- Future advancements in bone cement are expected through continued research and innovation.
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