Bone cement is a polymethyl methacrylate mix that is used to fix objects like knee replacements to bone.
Mixing bone cement during surgery
Two components are mixed together in the operating room to form a soft putty that can be pressed into place. It rapidly hardens and will then last for years.
Synonyms:
methyl methacrylate
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from the Experts -
- Journal interpretation - 2013 - Acrylic bone cement: current concept review - interpreted by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)