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The Use of Autopolymerizing Acrylic Cement in Osteosynthesis: An Experimental Approach
Author(s) -
Iqbal Quazi M.,
Kutty M. Kannan
Publication year - 1973
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.111
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1445-2197
pISSN - 0004-8682
DOI - 10.1111/j.1445-2197.1973.tb05710.x
Subject(s) - osteosynthesis , medicine , cement , comminution , dentistry , orthodontics , composite material , metallurgy , materials science
A preliminary study was conducted to assess the effect of the use of acrylic cement in osteosynthesis by inducing comminution, and thereby producing instability in the hind limbs of rabbits, and then encasing them by applying the cement at the fracture sites. A quantitative and a qualitative evaluation were attempted with radiology, planimetric studies, volume determination, and histological studies. The results of this study suggest that the use of acrylic cement in encasement osteosynthesis remains a distinct feasibility