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Antibiotic contained in the rods prepared by our technique in comparison to antibiotic coated IM Nail.
| Type | Length | Antibiotic actually contained |
|---|---|---|
| PMMA Rod of 2.5 mm diameter | 10 cm | 40 mg |
| PMMA Rod of 5 mm diameter | 10 cm | 160 mg |
| Cement coated IM nail of 11 mm diameter (3 mm cuff of cement) | 10 cm | 368 mg |
