Polymethylmethacrylate bone cements and additives: A review of the literature

Figure 1 Mechanical strength of antibiotic (gentamicin) additives[38]. A: Compression strength, ^aP < 0.05 vs 0 g addition of Gentamicin; B: Tensile Strength, ¹invalid result as cements failed to fracture in a non-brittle manner.

Figure 2 Mechanical strength of vitamin E additives[46]. A: Compression strength, great reduction at 15% appears to be an anomaly, but requires further review; B: Tensile strength, ^aP < 0.05 vs 0%.