| abstract |
The present invention provides a vertebroplastic cementitious composition, the composition comprising a solid phase comprising Portland cement and a biocompatible additive which is a plasticiser and a hardening accelerant, wherein the amount of additive is between about 1 % and about 15% by weight relative to the Portland cement; and an aqueous liquid phase, wherein the ratio of the solid phase to the liquid phase is between about 3 g/ml and about 6 g/ml, methods of forming such compositions, methods of treatment using such compositions and cementitious implants comprising such compositions. |