PALACADEMY^® Video Tutorials for the Handling of Bone Cement in Arthroplasty

The PALACADEMY^® tutorials are short video clips for self-study on the topic of PMMA bone cement.

General understanding of the material, the different processing phases, tips on the application and modern cementing technique in arthroplasty. Each video focuses on a different aspect of PMMA cement and presents the topic in a practical, experimental and playful manner. The most important facts and tips are summarised at the end of each video.

New videos are added regularly.

You can choose between the following focus topics:

Handling Phases of Bone Cement

Tutorials about the four phases of polymerisation: mixing phase, sticky phase, application phase and setting phase

Handling phases of bone cement

Bone Cement Characteristics

Characteristics and special features of the material

Tutorial about the characteristics of bone cement

Principles of Fixation

How bone cement mechanically anchors the prosthesis and interlocks with the bone

Video tutorials about the priciples of fixation

Bone Cement Handling Tips

Practical tips for safe application

Bone cement handling tips

Cementing Technique

Modern cementing techniques as a decisive factor for sustainable patient care

Video Tutorials about modern cementing technique

Antibiotics in Bone Cement

Antibiotic release: basics and practical tips

Antibiotics in bone cement

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