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The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 60-B, Issue 1 | Pages 107 - 110
1 Feb 1978
Greenwald A Narten N Wilde A

When aseptic failure of the bond between the cement and the prosthesis of a total joint replacement occurs, complete removal of the cement has been advocated before the insertion of a new prosthesis. The present study questions this practice. Both laboratory tests on variously prepared specimens of cement and clinical experiences demonstrate that recementing over old cement is a practical alternative if the technique employed includes the removal of blood from the old cement surface, rasping of this surface and the early application of fresh cement.