Does a simple syringe applicator enhance bone cement set up time in knee arthroplasty?

Journal: Annals of translational medicine
Published Date: Dec 1, 2017

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The time required for polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) cement curing or hardening can be modified by a number of variables including the mixing technique, and the temperature and pressure at which the process is taking place. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate two different methods of PMMA application in terms of set up time. Specifically, we (I) compared the PMMA set up time of cement that remained in the mixing bowl to cement that was placed in a syringe and (II) extrapolated the associated annual cost difference on the national and individual surgeon levels.

Authors

  • Nipun Sodhi
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital of Northwell Health, New York, NY.
  • Sarah E Dalton
    Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA.
  • Anton Khlopas
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.
  • Assem A Sultan
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.
  • Gannon L Curtis
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.
  • Matthew A Harb
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA.
  • Qais Naziri
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA.
  • Jared M Newman
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA.
  • John W Barrington
    Joint Replacement Center of Texas, Baylor Medical Center Frisco, Plano, TX.
  • Michael A Mont
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital of Northwell Health, New York, NY.

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