Jorgensen Bone Cement – Type I Medium Viscosity

JORGENSEN LABS INC
Overview Jorgensen Bone Cement is a sterile form of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) originally formulated for use in hip replacement. It is available with or without antibiotics and a range of viscosities.

  • In addition to hip replacement bone cement, veterinarians have found a wide range of other applications
  • There are 2 types that offer different viscosities for different applications
  • All consist of liquid/powder portions that are mixed together
  • Now includes sterile mixing bowls with spatula; this makes the process much easier, with better odor control
  • Medium viscosity forms a digitally (finger) malleable putty
  • Cement the acetabular component of a hip replacement
  • Adjunct to acetabular fracture with pins and screws
  • Spinal fractures
  • Management of cervical wobblers by distraction fusion
  • Filling dead space in equine tooth extractions
  • Manufacturing of antibiotic impregnated beads (AIPMMA)
  • Choose to add one’s choice of suitable antibiotic or pre-added gentamycin, creating a slow release focal antibiosis
  • Especially useful in the management of refractory rabbit abscesses
  • Instructions included