Table 2.
Manufacturers’ recommended cementation techniques and recommended timing of implantation for each implant design along with the measured cementation time*
| Implant | Cement placed in cup | Cement placed on femoral head | Cementation time (minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHR | Implant is filled with cement to the top | No | 1 |
| ASR® | No | Prepared femoral head is coated with cement | 2.5 |
| Conserve Plus® | Implant is filled with cement to the chamfer | Prepared femoral head is coated with cement | 4 |
| DuROM® | Implant is filled with cement to the level of the inner recess | No | 2.5 |
| ReCAP® | Implant is filled with cement | Prepared femoral head is coated with cement | 4 |
* Timer was started when adding the liquid monomer to the powder.