Effect of cement fill ratio in loosening of hip implants.

This study has shown that there is an ideal thickness range between 2 to 5 mm that should be kept. From radiographic images one can measure the thickness of the cement mantle showing the loosening characteristics. PMID: 23507806 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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