Influence of a novel radiopacifier on the properties of an injectable calcium phosphate cement

Acta Biomater. 2007 Sep;3(5):757-63. doi: 10.1016/j.actbio.2007.01.004. Epub 2007 Apr 6.

Abstract

An injectable calcium phosphate cement (CPC) with excellent radiopacity was proposed by introducing a novel radiopacifier, strontium carbonate, into the powder phase of CPC. The results showed that the cement showed improved radiopacity even when the content of strontium carbonate was only 8 or 12wt.%. The addition of 8 or 12wt.% strontium carbonate clearly improved the injectability and compressive strength of the cement. Furthermore, the addition of strontium carbonate influenced the pore distribution in the cement. An injectable CPC containing 8 or 12wt.% strontium carbonate has the potential for use in procedures such as vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bone Cements / chemistry*
  • Calcium Phosphates / chemistry*
  • Carbonates / chemistry*
  • Contrast Media / chemistry*
  • Injections
  • Materials Testing
  • Porosity
  • Powders
  • Strontium / chemistry*

Substances

  • Bone Cements
  • Calcium Phosphates
  • Carbonates
  • Contrast Media
  • Powders
  • strontium carbonate
  • calcium phosphate
  • Strontium