The mechanical properties of bone cements
- 1 January 1977
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology
- Vol. 1 (3), 137-140
- https://doi.org/10.3109/03091907709160626
Abstract
The mechanical properties of a number of commercially available bone cements have been investigated. Tests were carried out on specimens in compression, in bending and in tension. Using the compression test as a standard, the effects of the following variables were studied: the addition of antibiotics, strain rate, environmental temperature, and age. It was concluded that age, temperature and rate of straining have a marked effect on the strength of the cement, while the addition of small quantities of antibiotics only marginally weakens the cement.Keywords
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