Hospital for Joint Diseases

Gabriele Pecora

Bruce L Hollander

Harold Alexander

Charles L Berman

Sally Frenkel

John Ricci

The present invention relates to techniques for the preparation and implantation of implants with surgical cements composed primarily of calcium sulfate (&ldquo;CS&rdquo;). The first of these novel techniques involves the steps of: (1.) precoating an implant with CS; (2.) permitting the implant to dry, and, (3.) thereafter grouting the implant in place with wet CS. The second embodiment involves: (1.) grouting an uncoated implant in place with wet CS. Finally, the third embodiment involves: (1.) precoating an implant with CS; (2.) permitting it to dry; and, (2.) subsequently press-fitting the implant in place without grouting.

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Rome, Italy

Gabriele Pecora