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The Relaxation of Some Acrylic Bone Cements |
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| Abstract: | The creep and relaxation of acrylic cements during conditions simulating the conditions in the acetabulum have been examined. CMW and Simplex were found to reach stresses of about 10 N/cm2 after 1 year whereas Palacos had lost most of its stress after 6 weeks. |
| Keywords: | bone cement hip joint prosthesis |