6 Complications of Bone Cement that you must be aware!

Complications of bone cement are important for all surgeons involved in bone cement application. Here are 6 of them Transitory fall in BP Thrombophlebitis Superficial or deep wound infection Heterotrophic bone formation Bursitis Bone cement implantation syndrome (BCIS) The immediate or intra-operative complications are transitory fall in BP and BCIS. The early complications are thrombophlebitis… Continue reading 6 Complications of Bone Cement that you must be aware!

3 Grades of Bone Cement Implantation Syndrome

Bone Cement Implantation syndrome (BCIS) is an important cause of mortality and morbidity in patients undergoing cement implantation. There are three grades of BCIS Grade 1: moderate hypotension or hypoxia Grade 2: severe hypotension or hypoxia or unexpected LOC Grade 3: cardiovascular collapse requiring CPR External Links Oup