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L Lidgren, B Bodelind, J Möller

    Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica
    |February 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Vacuum mixing significantly enhances the mechanical properties and fatigue life of antibiotic-containing polymethylmethacrylate compared to hand mixing. Chilling the material prior to mixing also improves handling and reduces porosity.

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    Area of Science:

    • Materials Science
    • Biomaterials Engineering
    • Polymer Chemistry

    Background:

    • Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is widely used in medical applications.
    • Optimizing PMMA mixing is crucial for achieving desired mechanical properties and clinical performance.
    • Antibiotic-loaded PMMA is utilized for infection prophylaxis and treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the effects of hand mixing versus vacuum mixing on the properties of antibiotic-containing PMMA.
    • To evaluate the influence of pre-mixing temperature (4°C and 21°C) on PMMA characteristics.
    • To assess the impact of mixing method on mechanical properties, setting time, temperature, porosity, and long-term stability.

    Main Methods:

    • High viscosity, high molecular weight, antibiotic-containing PMMA was prepared using two mixing methods: hand mixing and vacuum mixing.
    • Materials were conditioned at two different temperatures (4°C and 21°C) before mixing.
    • Mechanical properties (fracture strength, deflection, modulus, hardness), fatigue life, setting time, peak temperature, and porosity (radiographic analysis) were evaluated.
    • Long-term stability was assessed after immersion in Ringer's solution for 2 months.

    Main Results:

    • Vacuum mixing significantly improved fracture strength, maximum deflection, modulus of elasticity, and hardness compared to hand mixing at both temperatures.
    • Fatigue life was 10 times longer with vacuum mixing.
    • Chilling PMMA prior to mixing facilitated easier mixing and improved handling.
    • Vacuum mixing delayed setting time by 1 minute and reduced peak temperature.
    • Radiographic analysis revealed reduced microporosity and macroporosity with vacuum mixing.
    • Mechanical properties showed slight deterioration after 2 months in Ringer's solution, but the differences between mixing methods persisted.

    Conclusions:

    • Vacuum mixing is superior to hand mixing for preparing antibiotic-containing PMMA, yielding enhanced mechanical properties and reduced porosity.
    • Pre-chilling the material improves handling characteristics and facilitates mixing.
    • Vacuum mixing offers a more consistent and reliable method for PMMA preparation in clinical settings.

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