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Antibiotics play a key role in the prevention and treatment of perirosthetic infections
Dual antibiotic-impregnated bone cement is used in patients with a high risk of infection for specific prophylaxis
Implant-associated allergic reactions are mainly caused by metallic implant components
The risk of implantation syndrome can largely be prevented
A combination of antibiotics in the bone cement / spacer supports the eradication of infections
Knee Arthroplasty: Patients benefit from meticulous bone bed preparation and standardized cement application- Vacuum mixing systems reduce the release of monomer in the air
How to cement the hip stem
Bone cements are ideal as carrier for the local delivery of antibiotics
Systemic and local antibiotics complement one another
Bone cements are differentiated by their viscosity
In standard arthroplasty heat emitted during setting is no concern to the surrounding tissue
In hip arthroplasty a standardized modern cementing technique has been established
The bone cement mantle creates a stable connection between the bone and the prosthesis
During the Application Phase, the bone cement is applied
During the Mixing Phase, powder and liquid are blended into a homogenous dough
During the Sticky Phase, the bone cement becomes tack-free
From two components to the finished bone cement: Bone cement is produced by polymerisation
During the Setting Phase, the bone cement hardens and reaches its final properties
How to cement the knee
Periprosthetic joint infections can be life-threatening complications
Bone cement storage and handling
Temperature, air humidity and mixing technique are external influences on the time window available for working
Pluse lavage enables greater interdigitation of bone cement and the spongeous bone bed
Femoral stem fixation - to cement or not to cement? An interview with Prof. Dr. Anke Eckardt
Implantation syndrome - how to minimise the risk
