Bone Cement Restrictor

Specifications - Bone Cement Restrictor

A bone cement restrictor, also known as a cement plug or bone cement plug, is an orthopaedic device used in joint replacement procedures such as total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA). It is an important part of the cementation process since it aids in the optimum attachment of the prosthesis and improves long-term outcomes.

Sizes and Uses of Bone Cement Restrictor

The objective of a bone cement restrictor is to create a mechanical barrier within the bone’s medullary canal. It is usually placed into the canal before to the administration of bone cement. The restrictor is meant to fit snugly within the canal and keep cement from leaking into undesirable locations.