The important role and choice of cement restrictor

Abstract

Modern cementing techniques rely on occluding and sealing of the intramedullary canal in order to generate sufficient pressure to enhance cement penetration. Each plug design should be able to withstand intramedullary pressure levels which can be expected with contemporary cementing procedures and should occlude the canal sufficiently to prevent leakage. Artificial cement restrictors have different abilities to meet these recommendations and the surgeon should carefully choose the right product. © 2005 Springer Medizin Verlag Heidelberg.