PMMA Hazards
Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)
An acrylic material commonly used in Bone "Cements"
US FDA recognizes PMMA as potentially hazardous
Adverse events with fatal outcomes are associated with PMMA
PMMA vapors are harmful to Patients and Medical Professionals
Methyl Methacrylate exposure is a known health concern
PMMA is an exothermic reaction which reaches reaches over 200ºF
PMMA does not adhere to bone
PMMA is very stiff and is associated with adjacent level fractures
PMMA monomer is highly volatile