The temperature change due to the heat of polymerization of bone…

Question Answered step-by-step The temperature change due to the heat of polymerization of bone… The temperature change due to the heat of polymerization of bone cement (PMMA-polystyrene copolymer powder plus MMA monomer liquid) was monitored at the interface between bone and cement. The mixed cement was placed in the canine femur as a 9 mm diameter plug and the temperature was measured with a thermocouple and results are shown in the accompanying diagram. i) What will happen to the adjacent tissues due to the heat generated by the polymerization?ii) Would the temperature increase or decrease as a result of putting a metal cylinder in the middle, in a way similar to the situation in femoral hip replacement?iii) What problems will arise if the cement shrinks when it reaches ambient temperature? Engineering & Technology Bioengineering BME 505 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)