[Investigations of polymethylmetacrylate for replacement of small joints (author's transl)]

Z Orthop Ihre Grenzgeb. 1976 Feb;114(1):83-8.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Swelling, monomer production, polymerization and frictional qualities of test samples of Palocos E, Palacos R and Paladon 65 (Messrs Kulzer & Co, Bad Homburg) have been examined in order to establish which of these plastic substances would be most suitable for replacement of small joints. We found that samples of Palacos E, hardened under pressure of 3.0 kp, had the most favorable qualities.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acrylic Resins*
  • Humans
  • Joint Prosthesis*
  • Polymethacrylic Acids*
  • Pressure
  • Stress, Mechanical

Substances

  • Acrylic Resins
  • Polymethacrylic Acids