Effect of Hyperthermal Treatment on the Viability of Bone-Derived Cells
Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement has been widely used in orthopedic surgery for fixing prostheses and stabilizing collapsed vertebral fractures. Although it is the most popular biomaterials in orthopedics, heat generation during polymerization may cause thermal injury to the surrounding cel...
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Language: | English |
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The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
2011-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Biomechanical Science and Engineering |
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Online Access: | https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jbse/6/2/6_2_101/_pdf/-char/en |