ABSTRACT
The implication of biodegradable polymers in the field of biomedical applications urges its innovation. In the hierarchy of synthetic biomaterials, acrylic bone cement has its uniqueness make the usage of its brands highly demanding in arthroplasty even now. Most of the acrylic bone–cement brands are based on poly(methyl methacrylate), but they are overwhelmed with many drawbacks. Several research efforts and reviews were cited to overcome these drawbacks by implementing a large number of formulations. The objective of the present work was to present a critical review which summarizes the main advances and drawbacks in the field of bone cement and to develop a novel material, which can be a potential candidate in biomedical applications. In the present study, we discussed about the mechanical properties and bioactivity of the new composite, which we have developed for orthopedic applications.
