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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Main Authors: Kosaku KURATA, Hiroshi TAKAMATSU
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers 2011-04-01
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