Practicing cementing technique with a toy: Play-Doh.
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Abstract
Cementing technique has direct impact on the longevity of a total hip arthroplasty, and the proper technique can only be acquired by practice. Using acrylic bone cement to practice cementing technique in a bioskill workshop is expensive and can cause occupational hazards. In this article, we describe a toy that can replace acrylic bone cement in a bioskill workshop. Play-Doh (Hasbro Inc, Pawtucket, RI) is an inexpensive, reusable and non-toxic modeling toy that mimics the doughy phase of acrylic bone cement.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
- Cementation
- Play and Playthings
Anatomy
- hip