Development of experimental rubber toughened bone cements
Acrylic bone cement is used in orthopaedic surgery for total joint replacements as a means of fixation of the prosthesis to the bone. One of the main problems associated with total joint replacements is aseptic loosening which can be caused by the brittle fracture of the cement. The purpose of this...
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Cardiff University
2007
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.584042 |