Hypothermic manipulation of bone cement can extend the handling time during vertebroplasty

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is commonly used for clinical applications. However, the short handling time increases the probability of a surgeon missing the crucial period in which the cement maintains its ideal viscosity for a succ...

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Main Authors: Lai Po-Liang, Tai Ching-Lung, Chu I-Ming, Fu Tsai-Sheng, Chen Lih-Huei, Chen Wen-Jer
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Bone cement
Precooling
Ice bath
Working time
Handling time
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/13/198
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