-Basic Sciences
Osteoclast and its Functions
Courtesy; Prof Nabil Ebraheim, University of Toledo, Ohio, USA The bone has two important cells – osteoclast and osteoblasts. Osteoclasts are irregular shaped giant cells that break down or reabsorbs bone. Osteoblasts are cells that are responsible for new bone formation. Osteoclast arise from either macrophages or monocytes . Monocytes fuse together to form […]
Bone Cement
Courtesy: Orthopaedic Principles ICL Kochi Definition Bone cement is an acrylic material that provides fixation through mechanical interlocking rather than biological bonding. It functions as a grout or filler that occupies the space between the implant and bone. Its primary role is to provide immediate stability and fixation of orthopaedic implants. Components of Bone Cement […]