Table 2 Compression and bending properties of control bone cements after one day storage in room temperature, 23 ± 1 °C (Dry sample) and distilled water, 37 ± 1 °C (Wet sample) (Mean (SD), n = 5).

From: Evaluation of the Effect of Ciprofloxacin and Vancomycin on Mechanical Properties of PMMA Cement; a Preliminary Study on Molecular Weight

Properties

Compressive strength (MPa)

Compressive modulus (GPa)

Flexural strength (MPa)

Flexural modulus (GPa)

Dry sample

89.88 (0.9)

1.72 (0.05)

57.33 (3.24)

2.65 (0.04)

Wet sample

83.21 (1.04)

1.61 (0.06)

49.79 (4.47)

2.35 (0.04)

Reduction (%)

7.50

6.04

13.15

11.32

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