Osteonecrosis with the use of polymethylmethacrylate cement for hip replacement: thermal-induced damage evidenced in vivo by decreased osteocyte viability
Thermal damage to host bone is a possible source of compromise of fixation in patients undergoing cemented total hip replacement (THR). Data on the subject to date are derived from mathematical modelling powered by animal studies. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of cement thickness on...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AO Research Institute Davos
2014-01-01
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Series: | European Cells & Materials |
Online Access: | http://www.ecmjournal.org/papers/vol027/pdf/v027a05.pdf |