The association between type of bone cement and revision surgery after primary elective total hip arthroplasty : a population-based cohort study using data from the National Joint Registry.

Most cement types in contemporaneous practice have similar incidence rate ratios of revision to the reference cement (Heraeus Medical Palacos R+G high viscosity), but five cement types were associated with a significantly higher rate of revision. Vigilance is required as new cements are introduced into the market.