CEMENTING TECHNIQUE FOR TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY IN CADAVERS USING A PASTRY BONE CEMENT

Abstract Background In cemented primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA), aseptic loosening remains a major cause for failure.Cementing techniques and characteristics of a chosen cement play a key role for good fixation and implant survival.A pastry Walkers + Wagons bone cement was developed to facilitate the cement preparation and to rule out most of

Background Maize (Zea mays L.) is a staple crop cultivated on a global scale.However, its ability to feed the rapidly growing human population may be impaired by climate change, especially if it has low climatic niche and range lability.One important question requiring clarification is therefore whether maize shows high niche and range lability.Met