Which term is also known as bone cement?

a. Dermabond
b. Cyanoacrylate
c. Polydiaxanone
d. Methyl methacrylate


ANS: D
Methyl methacrylate is used to augment fixation of pathologic fractures and to stabilize prosthetic devices in bone. It is an acrylic, cement-like substance whose powder and liquid must be mixed just before being used.

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