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Paul C, Steinhauser E, Kühn KD. [Processing properties and viscosities of PMMA bone cements]. ORTHOPADIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 52:957-967. [PMID: 37902859 PMCID: PMC10691994 DOI: 10.1007/s00132-023-04450-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/01/2023]
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Processing properties of PMMA bone cements can be divided into four phases: 1. mixing, 2. waiting, 3. processing and 4. curing. Each of these phases is subject to several external influencing factors, such as temperature and humidity, which must be considered during application. Instructions for use provided by the manufacturers of PMMA bone cements and mixing and application systems contain important information on correct application. The processing properties of PMMA bone cements and possible factors influencing the curing process are of great importance for safe procedures in the operating room. Knowledge of the viscosity and consistency of the PMMA bone cement from the dough phase to complete curing facilitates preparation and application, which in the long term significantly improves the requirements placed on PMMA cements regarding the function and service life of the implant.
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- Fakultät für angewandte Naturwissenschaften und Mechatronik, Hochschule München, München, Deutschland
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- Heraeus Medical GmbH, Wehrheim, Deutschland
- Universitätsklinik für Orthopädie und Traumatologie, Medizinische Universität Graz, Graz, Österreich
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Paul C, Kühn KD. [Chemical and physical properties of PMMA bone cements]. ORTHOPADIE (HEIDELBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 52:943-956. [PMID: 37831091 DOI: 10.1007/s00132-023-04445-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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PMMA-based bone cements are used for anchoring artificial joints. The cements are offered as two-component systems. During mixing, a liquid paste is formed by free-radical polymerization, which completely hardens into a solid cement matrix as polymerization progresses with an increase in viscosity. Polymerization from MMA to PMMA is an exothermic process, energy is released in the form of heat. After fixation of the prosthesis and curing of the cement, the cement fills the space between the prosthesis and the bone. With the filler PMMA, a strong force-locking and interlocking mechanical bond is created. The essential properties of PMMA cements are dictated by the powder component. In vivo, the hard and brittle bone cements absorb body fluids and become more elastic and softer. The properties of various PMMA bone cements differ significantly, although the chemical acrylate base is identical.
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- Christian Paul
- Heraeus Medical GmbH, Philipp-Reis-Straße 8-13, 61273, Wehrheim, Deutschland.
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- Heraeus Medical GmbH, Philipp-Reis-Straße 8-13, 61273, Wehrheim, Deutschland
- Universitätsklinik für Orthopädie und Traumatologie, Medizinische Universität Graz, Graz, Österreich
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Quan Q, Gongping X, Ruisi N, Shiwen L. New Research Progress of Modified Bone Cement Applied to Vertebroplasty. World Neurosurg 2023; 176:10-18. [PMID: 37087028 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.04.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/24/2023]
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Percutaneous vertebroplasty and percutaneous kyphoplasty are effective methods to treat acute osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures that can quickly provide patients with pain relief, prevent further height loss of the vertebral body, and help correct kyphosis. Many clinical studies have investigated the characteristics of bone cement. Bone cement is a biomaterial injected into the vertebral body that must have good biocompatibility and biosafety. The optimization of the characteristics of bone cement has become of great interest. Bone cement can be mainly divided into 3 types: polymethyl methacrylate, calcium phosphate cement, and calcium sulfate cement. Each type of cement has its own advantages and disadvantages. In the past 10 years, the performance of bone cement has been greatly improved via different methods. The aim of our review is to provide an overview of the current progress in the types of modified bone cement and summarize the key clinical findings.
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- Qi Quan
- Department of Spine Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
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Sheng X, Li C, Wang Z, Xu Y, Sun Y, Zhang W, Liu H, Wang J. Advanced applications of strontium-containing biomaterials in bone tissue engineering. Mater Today Bio 2023; 20:100636. [PMID: 37441138 PMCID: PMC10333686 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Strontium (Sr) and strontium ranelate (SR) are commonly used therapeutic drugs for patients suffering from osteoporosis. Researches have showed that Sr can significantly improve the biological activity and physicochemical properties of materials in vitro and in vivo. Therefore, a large number of strontium containing biomaterials have been developed for repairing bone defects and promoting osseointegration. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of Sr-containing biomaterials along with the current state of their clinical use. For this purpose, the different types of biomaterials including calcium phosphate, bioactive glass, and polymers are discussed and provided future outlook on the fabrication of the next-generation multifunctional and smart biomaterials.
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Zhan Y, Bao C, Yang H, Li L, Yan L, Kong L, Hao D, Wang B. Biomechanical analysis of a novel bone cement bridging screw system combined with percutaneous vertebroplasty for treating Kummell's disease. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1077192. [PMID: 37274166 PMCID: PMC10233143 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1077192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023] Open
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Kummell's Disease (KD) was originally proposed by Dr. Hermann Kummell in 1891 as a type of delayed posttraumatic vertebral collapse, which is a clinical phenomenon. The purpose of this experiment is to compare the strength of bone cement and the novel bone cement bridging screw in the treatment of thoracolumbar Kummell disease (KD) with other treatment methods. Thirty sheep spine specimens were selected. T12 to L2 segments were selected, and a KD intravertebral vacuum cleft model was made at the L1 segment. According to the ways of cement filling, the specimens were divided into percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP), PVP combined with unilateral percutaneous pediculoplasty (PPP), PVP combined with bilateral PPP, unilateral novel bone cement bridging screw system combined with PVP, and bilateral cement bridging screw system combined with PVP groups. There were two experiments: three-dimensional biomechanical strength test and axial compression test. In the three-dimensional biomechanical strength test, we measured the strength of bone cement in specimens under six motion states, including flexion, extension, left bending, right bending, and left and right axial rotations. In the axial compression test, we detected the maximum axial pressure that the bone cement could withstand when it was under pressure until the bone cement was displaced. The unilateral or bilateral novel bone cement bridging screw with PVP groups had the best strength under flexion, extension, left bending, right bending, and had better biomechanical strength, with a significant difference from the other three groups (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference between the unilateral or bilateral novel bone cement bridging screw with PVP groups (p > 0.05). Unilateral and bilateral novel bone cement bridging screw could achieve similar bone cement strength. Compared with the other three groups, the unilateral or bilateral novel bone cement bridging screw with PVP groups are higher 136.35%, 152.43%; 41.93%, 51.58%; 34.37%, 43.50% respectively. The bilateral novel bone cement bridging screw with PVP could bear the largest pressure under vertical force. To conclude, the novel bone cement bridging screw can increase the strength of bone cement and avoid the loosening and displacement of bone cement in the treatment of KD of the thoracolumbar spine.
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- Yi Zhan
- Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- The Second Clinical Medical College of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- The Second Clinical Medical College of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Xijing Hospital, PLA Air Force Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shehong Municipal Hospital of TCM, Shehong, Sichuan, China
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- Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- Spine Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicine, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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Shi X, Wei Y, Yao X, Du B, Wu X, Kong X, Du X. In vivo antitumor efficacy of 17-AAG loaded PMMA in a human multiple myeloma xenograft mouse model. Clin Exp Med 2023; 23:45-54. [PMID: 34989932 DOI: 10.1007/s10238-021-00786-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Multiple myeloma (MM) is a monoclonal malignancy characterized by abnormal proliferation of plasma cells. The disease clinically manifests as anemia, hypercalcemia, renal insufficiencies, and osteolytic damage. Osteolytic damage goes with severe bone pain, spinal instability, and pathological fracture, symptoms that are collectively referred to as multiple myeloma bone disease (MMBD). Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement is widely used for bone repair after MMBD surgery, owing to its excellent biomechanical properties and fast curing. To date, however, efficacy of drug-loading PMMA in inhibition of tumor growth and angiogenesis remains unknown. Here, we report that 17-AAG-loaded PMMA bone cement inhibits MM growth in vivo and suppresses tumor diffusion to peripheral tissues. In addition, 17-AAG-loaded PMMA promotes MM apoptosis by downregulating Bax and active Caspase-3.
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- Xiangjun Shi
- Department of Hematology, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shenzhen University General Hospital, Shenzhen, 518055, China
- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100022, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100022, China
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- Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100026, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Chengde Medical University, Hebei, 067000, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Chengde Medical University, Hebei, 067000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100022, China.
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Han Z, Wang B, Ren B, Liu Y, Zhang N, Wang Z, Liu J, Mao K. Characterization and Biomechanical Study of a Novel Magnesium Potassium Phosphate Cement. LIFE (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:life12070997. [PMID: 35888086 PMCID: PMC9320010 DOI: 10.3390/life12070997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Magnesium potassium phosphate cement (MKPC) has attracted considerable attention as a bone regeneration material. However, there are only a few reports on its biomechanical properties. To evaluate the biomechanical properties of MKPC, we compared the mechanical parameters of pedicle screws enhanced with either MKPC or polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) bone cement. The results show that the maximum pull-out force of the pedicle screws was 417.86 ± 55.57 and 444.43 ± 19.89 N after MKPC cement setting for 30 min and 12 h, respectively, which was better than that of the PMMA cement. In fatigue tests, the maximum pull-out force of the MKPC cement group was 435.20 ± 7.96 N, whereas that of the PMMA cement in the control group was 346.80 ± 7.66 N. Furthermore, the structural characterization analysis of the MKPC cement revealed that its microstructure after solidification was an irregular tightly packed crystal, which improved the mechanical strength of the cement. The maximum exothermic temperature of the MKPC reaction was 45.55 ± 1.35 °C, the coagulation time was 7.89 ± 0.37 min, and the compressive strength was 48.29 ± 4.76 MPa, all of which meet the requirements of clinical application. In addition, the MKPC cement did not significantly inhibit cell proliferation or increase apoptosis, thus indicating good biocompatibility. In summary, MKPC exhibited good biomechanical properties, high initial strength, good biocompatibility, and low exothermic reaction temperature, demonstrating an excellent application potential in the field of orthopedics.
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- Zhenchuan Han
- Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing 100853, China; (Z.H.); (B.R.)
- Senior Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100089, China; (Y.L.); (Z.W.)
- Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA Rocket Force Characteristic Medical Center, Beijing 100088, China;
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing 100035, China;
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- Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing 100853, China; (Z.H.); (B.R.)
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- Senior Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100089, China; (Y.L.); (Z.W.)
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- Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA Rocket Force Characteristic Medical Center, Beijing 100088, China;
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- Senior Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100089, China; (Y.L.); (Z.W.)
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- Senior Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100089, China; (Y.L.); (Z.W.)
- Correspondence: (J.L.); (K.M.)
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- Senior Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Centre of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100089, China; (Y.L.); (Z.W.)
- Correspondence: (J.L.); (K.M.)
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Lewis G. Antibiotic-free antimicrobial poly (methyl methacrylate) bone cements: A state-of-the-art review. World J Orthop 2022; 13:339-353. [PMID: 35582158 PMCID: PMC9048499 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v13.i4.339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Revised: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is the most serious complication following total joint arthroplasty, this being because it is associated with, among other things, high morbidity and low quality of life, is difficult to prevent, and is very challenging to treat/manage. The many shortcomings of antibiotic-loaded poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) bone cement (ALBC) as an agent for preventing and treating/ managing PJI are well-known. One is that microorganisms responsible for most PJI cases, such as methicillin-resistant S. aureus, have developed or are developing resistance to gentamicin sulfate, which is the antibiotic in the vast majority of approved ALBC brands. This has led to many research efforts to develop cements that do not contain gentamicin (or, for that matter, any antibiotic) but demonstrate excellent antimicrobial efficacy. There is a sizeable body of literature on these so-called “antibiotic-free antimicrobial” PMMA bone cements (AFAMBCs). The present work is a comprehensive and critical review of this body. In addition to summaries of key trends in results of characterization studies of AFAMBCs, the attractive features and shortcomings of the literature are highlighted. Shortcomings provide motivation for future work, with some ideas being formulation of a new generation of AFAMBCs by, example, adding a nanostructured material and/or an extract from a natural product to the powder and/or liquid of the basis cement, respectively.
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- Gladius Lewis
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152, United States
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Adamska O, Modzelewski K, Stolarczyk A, Kseniuk J. Is Kummell's Disease a Misdiagnosed and/or an Underreported Complication of Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures? A Pattern of the Condition and Available Treatment Modalities. J Clin Med 2021; 10:2584. [PMID: 34208124 PMCID: PMC8230888 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10122584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2021] [Revised: 05/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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This narrative review provides the outcomes of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and describes the available conservative treatment options for patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) that have risk factors for Kummell's disease (KD). It aims to explore the evidence, emphasize the possible therapy complications, and aims to propose the most efficient clinical strategies for maintaining a good overall condition of individuals who may suffer from neurological deficits from a late-diagnosed OVCF complication. The secondary objective is to sum up the diagnostic particularities concerning individuals prone to OVCFs and KD, as the major risk factor for developing these severe conditions remains osteoporosis. Findings of our narrative review are based on the results found in PubMed, Embase, and Google Scholar from the beginning of their inception to December 2020, described independently by two authors. All of the studies included in the review focus on reporting the following treatment methods: conservative methods, vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, targeted percutaneous vertebroplasty, frontal and side-opening cannula vertebroplasty, SpineJack, bone-feeling mesh container treatment, and the difference in the cement viscosity used (high vs. low) and the approach used (unilateral vs. bilateral). The comparison of randomized control trials (RCTs) as well as prospective and retrospective case series showed a comparable efficacy of kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty, and described cement-augmented screw fixation and the SpineJack system as effective and safe. Although it should be noted that several studies revealed inconsistent results in regards to the efficacy of using back braces and analgesics in patients who had vertebral fractures that were overlooked or not enrolled in any active surveillance program to track the patient's deterioration immediately. Nevertheless there are non-standardized guidelines for treating patients with OVCFs and their complications already established. Using these guidelines, a treatment plan can be planned that takes into consideration the patients' comorbidities and susceptibilities. However, the primary approach remains the management of osteoporosis and that is why prophylaxis and prevention play a crucial role. These measures reduce the risk of disease progression. Unfortunately, in the majority of cases these measures are not taken into account and KD develops.
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- Olga Adamska
- Collegium Medicum, University of Zielona Góra, 28 Zyty St., 65-046 Zielona Góra, Poland
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- Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Department, Medical University of Warsaw, 61 Żwirki i Wigury St., 02-091 Warsaw, Poland; (K.M.); (A.S.)
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- Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Department, Medical University of Warsaw, 61 Żwirki i Wigury St., 02-091 Warsaw, Poland; (K.M.); (A.S.)
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- Carolina Medical Center, 78 Pory St., 02-757 Warsaw, Poland;
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Kaiser D, Zimmerli N, Hartmann R, Bachmann E, Kühn KD, Meyer DC. Systematic Biomechanical Analysis of Prerequisites for Reliable Intraoperative Bonding of Polymethylmethacrylate Bone Cement in Preexisting Cement in Revision Arthroplasty. Orthopedics 2021; 44:e55-e60. [PMID: 33089336 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20201007-05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2019] [Accepted: 10/24/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Removal of a stable cement mantle may be invasive and time consuming and may result in unnecessary damage to bone and surrounding soft tissue. The goal of this study was to investigate the feasibility of the use of polymethylmethacrylate cement on preexisting cement as well as to explore the prerequisites for practical clinical use under standardized laboratory conditions. The strength of the cement-cement interface was evaluated with a 4-point bending to failure test, according to International Organization for Standardization 5833, as well as standardized shear strength, according to American Society for Testing and Materials D732. Various intraoperative cleaning agents were tested to remove simulated contamination with bone marrow. Contamination of the cement-cement interface with bone marrow decreases bending strength, modulus, and shear strength. Removal of the bone marrow with a degreasing agent significantly increases bending strength as well as bending modulus and can increase shear strength up to 9% compared with use of a nondegreasing agent. The cement-cement interface may reach up to 85% of bending strength, 92% of bending modulus, and comparable shear strength compared with a uniform cement block. Meticulous removal of fatty contaminant is important. Use of a degreasing agent further increases the stability of the cement-cement interface. With these precautions, it is safe to assume that the combined molecular and mechanical interlock is sufficient for most clinical applications and will not represent the weakest link in prosthetic revision. [Orthopedics. 2021;44(1):e55-e60.].
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Zader J, Kunz M, Simon JC, Treudler R. [Complicated syphilis therapy by permanent fillers]. DER HAUTARZT 2019; 70:127-130. [PMID: 30402684 DOI: 10.1007/s00105-018-4296-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The number of patients suffering from a sexually transmitted disease (STD) in Germany is rising steadily. Mostly MSM (men who have sex with men) are affected. We report the case of an HIV-positive patient with syphilis, in whom the implantation of permanent fillers into the buttocks and thighs, for cosmetic purposes, prevented standard therapy of syphilis by intramuscular penicillin administration. According to current guidelines intravenous ceftriaxone (2 g once daily) was administered instead.
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- Jeannine Zader
- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Philipp-Rosenthal-Str. 23, 04103, Leipzig, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Philipp-Rosenthal-Str. 23, 04103, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Philipp-Rosenthal-Str. 23, 04103, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Philipp-Rosenthal-Str. 23, 04103, Leipzig, Deutschland
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The treatment of superficial wound infections with local antibiotics is considered to be problematic as it is accompanied by an increased risk of resistance development and ineffectiveness in deeper regions. On the contrary, the local application of antibiotics is useful in arthroplasty and necessary if implants are utilized. The reason for this is the prevention of a rapid biofilm formation on foreign implants and a resulting infection may remain undiscovered until it becomes chronic. Apart from exogenous material, necrotic tissue (e. g. bone sequestra) provides suitable retreat areas for pathogens in the body. Because of the characteristics of bone and joint infections and an exceptional infection recurrence rate, a combined approach is required. Systemic antibiotic prophylaxis is able to reduce the number of pathogens acquired by perioperative contamination or hematogenic spread from another focus of infection; however, systemically applied antibiotics often fail to form an effective colonization barrier around the implant because their ability to penetrate the bone is relatively low. On the other hand, the high concentration of locally released antibiotics leads to an effective protection of the implant from bacteria in situ. Thus, for the treatment of implant-associated infections, systemic and local application of anti-infective agents is a reliable adjuvant measure that improves the therapeutic success. Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement is the most commonly used local drug carrier. Based on clinical and microbiological results, microbiologists and infectious disease experts together with the surgeon and pharmacist determine which anti-infective agents are indicated for systemic and local, PMMA cement-related application. Because there is no evident concept for the local application, unlike the recommendation for systemic use of anti-infective agents, this review article describes which aspects should be taken into account.
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Caraan NA, Windhager R, Webb J, Zentgraf N, Kuehn KD. Role of fast-setting cements in arthroplasty: A comparative analysis of characteristics. World J Orthop 2017; 8:881-890. [PMID: 29312846 PMCID: PMC5745430 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v8.i12.881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2016] [Revised: 10/09/2017] [Accepted: 11/08/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To evaluate the behaviour of two fast-setting polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) cements CMW® 2G and Palacos® fast R + G, as reference: Standard-setting Palacos® R + G.
METHODS The fast-setting cements CMW® 2G and Palacos® fast R + G were studied, using standard-setting high viscosity Palacos® R + G as a reference. Eleven units (of two batch numbers) of each cement were tested. All cements were mixed as specified by the manufacturer and analysed on the following parameters: Handling properties (mixing, waiting, working and hardening phase) according to Kuehn, Mechanical properties according to ISO 5833 and DIN 53435, Fatigue strength according to ISO 16402, Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) - Content by titration, powder/liquid-ratio by weighing, antibiotic elution profile by High Performance Liquid Chromatography. All tests were done in an acclimatised laboratory with temperatures set at 23.5 °C ± 0.5 °C and a humidity of > 40%.
RESULTS Palacos® fast R + G showed slightly shorter handling properties (doughing, hardening phase, n = 12) than CMW® 2G, allowing to reduce operative time and to optimise cemented cup implantation. Data of the quasistatic properties of ISO 5833 and DIN 53435 of both cements tested was comparable. The ISO compressive strength (MPa) of Palacos® fast R + G was significantly higher than CMW® 2G, resulting in ANOVA (P < 0.01) and two sample t-test (P < 0.01) at 0.05 level of significance (n = 20). Palacos® fast R + G showed a higher fatigue strength of about 18% mean (ISO 16402) of 15.3 MPa instead of 13.0 MPa for CMW® 2G (n = 5 × 106 cycles). Palacos® fast R + G and CMW® 2G differed only by 0.11% (n = 6) with the former having the higher content. The BPO-content of both cements were therefore comparable. CMW® 2G had a powder/liquid ratio of 2:1, Palacos® fast R + G of 2.550:1 due to a higher powder content. Despite its higher gentamicin content, CMW® 2G showed a significantly lower antibiotic elution over time than Palacos® fast R + G (n = 3).
CONCLUSION Both cements are compliant with international standards and are highly suitable for their specified surgical indications, affording a time-saving measure without detriment to the mechanical properties.
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- Neil Ayron Caraan
- Department of Orthopaedics and Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna 1090, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna 1090, Austria
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- Avon Orthopaedic Centre, North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Hospital, Bristol BS10 5NB, United Kingdom
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- Heraeus Medical GmbH, Wehrheim 61273, Germany
- Medical University of Vienna, Vienna 1090, Austria
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- Heraeus Medical GmbH, Wehrheim 61273, Germany
- Medical University of Vienna, Vienna 1090, Austria
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