Role of fast-setting cements in arthroplasty: A comparative analysis of characteristics

Figure 1 Graphical presentation of handling properties (sticky phase, doughy phase and setting) of tested fast setting cements and the reference material. Data is presented as mean ± SD.

Figure 2 Fatigue strength (n = 5 × 10⁶ cycles) of both tested fast setting cements, CMW^® 2G (in red) and Palacos^® fast R + G (in green). Data is presented in a S/N curve. Lines: Result of the linear regression and the “narrow” confidence band at the 95% level; x: Quasi-static values; +: Failed under fatigue load; o: Run-outs, regression with + and o.

Figure 3 Graphical presentation of Benzoyl Peroxide-content of all tested cements. Data is presented as mean ± SD. BPO: Benzoyl peroxide.

Figure 4 Graphical presentation of powder/liquid ratio of all tested cements. Data is presented as absolute.

Figure 5 Graphical presentation of elution profile of CMW^® 2G (in blue) and Palacos^® fast R + G (in green) (specimen surface 3. 1 cm²). Data is presented as mean ± SD.