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Calcium Phosphate Cement

Study results from T. Masaki et al provide new insights into calcium phosphate cement

Published in Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly, November 6th, 2009

"An experimental study. To clarify the optimal insertion timing of transpedicular screws when the initial fixation strength reaches in maximum as calcium phosphate cement (CPC) hardens, in cases augmented by CPC to the vertebrae," scientists in Kawasaki, Japan report.

"Summary of Background Data. CPC goes easily into the bone trabeculae and excels in the bone compatibility. However, it is still unknown as for differences of fixation effects by CPC hardening time at actual insertion of the pedicle screw. Fifty-seven vertebrae obtained from 11 human cadavers. The CPC and titanium pedicle screws were used. Experimental groups were decided as follows. (1) Control group...

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