Posts by Sourabh Boruah, PhD
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Bone Penetration of Cement Does Not Differ by Cement Type or Application Timepoint
Orthopedics researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital used the first porcine model to study how cement bone penetration is influenced by cement type and application timing. They found no penetration advantage of any specific cement or timing, but it's best to apply cement early for optimal mantle thickness.
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Size of Adapter Sleeve in Revision Hip Arthroplasty Affects Fixation Strength
When ceramic modular heads are used in revision hip arthroplasty, impact force and the size of the titanium adapter sleeve influence the stability of the implant, according to the first study of the issue.
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