AUGMENTATIVE USE OF METHYL-METHACRYLATE IN MANAGEMENT OF PATHOLOGIC FRACTURES

  • 1 January 1976
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 143  (2) , 177-183
Abstract
Methyl methacrylate is a useful adjunct to obtain secure internal fixation in the treatment of comminuted pathologic fractures. This method was used in 73 patients with 81 pathologic fractures of whom only 4 failed to regain function in the extremity which was operated upon. While it is probable that methyl methacrylate may have an adverse effect on fracture healing, the fixation achieved when applied to only 1 surface appears adequate and lasted for as long as 9 yr. The use of methyl methacrylate to augment internal fixation of pathologic fractures offers the patient a better chance to return to normal activities than any of the methods that are in use to date.

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