Practicing cementing technique with a toy: Play-Doh

J Arthroplasty. 2003 Sep;18(6):799-800. doi: 10.1016/s0883-5403(03)00329-2.

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.

MeSH terms

  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip*
  • Cementation / methods*
  • Humans
  • Iopamidol
  • Play and Playthings*
  • Polymethyl Methacrylate

Substances

  • Polymethyl Methacrylate
  • Iopamidol