Antibiotic-loaded bone cement in orthopedic surgery

Joint Bone Spine. 2003 Jun;70(3):169-74. doi: 10.1016/s1297-319x(03)00002-2.

Abstract

Acrylic cement is used to secure implants to bone. When mixed with antibiotics or anticancer agents, acrylic cement slowly releases these agents while retaining its mechanical properties, thus providing specific in situ treatment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acrylic Resins / chemistry
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemistry
  • Bone Cements* / chemistry
  • Delayed-Action Preparations
  • Drug Carriers
  • Orthopedics / methods*
  • Prostheses and Implants*

Substances

  • Acrylic Resins
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Bone Cements
  • Delayed-Action Preparations
  • Drug Carriers