Introduction: Fast-setting high viscosity cement was introduced in the last decade, offering arthroplasty surgeons the benefit of shortened setting time. This could reduce the operating time, which may reduce the risk of infection and improve theatre efficiency. PALACOS® Fast R+G high viscosity cement has an average setting time of less than 6 minutes (30% faster than regular PALACOS® R+G) due to the lack of a waiting phase. The aim of this study was to investigate the safety of total knee arthroplasty performed using this fast-setting, high viscosity cement and short-term radiological outcomes. Materials and methods: This single surgeon case series looked at 344 primary TKAs performed using PALACOS® fast R+G cement from January 2016 to March 2020. Data were collected on patient demographics, perioperative events, and complications. Radiographs taken immediately post-operatively and at the one-year follow-up were analysed using the Knee Society Roentgenographic Evaluation and Scoring System (KSRESS). Results: This case series included 313 consecutive patients (31 bilateral) with a mean age of 70 years (range 44-93). A total of 237 patients (76%, 262 TKA patients) had a minimum one-year follow-up. No adverse events were noted perioperatively; ten patients had superficial wound issues and were managed successfully with wound care and/or oral antibiotics. Six (1.7%) patients underwent re-operation in the study period. These included one DAIR, one staged revision for deep infection, two revisions for instability, one manipulation under anaesthetic for stiffness, and one patella internal fixation for fracture. The mean combined valgus angle for the prosthesis was 183.1° (range 177.7° to 187.8°), indicating adequate alignment. At one-year follow-up, no radiographs demonstrated any new loosening or worsening of any previously noted radiolucent lines. Conclusion: This study reports the largest case series that looks at the use of fast-setting bone cement in primary TKA. It demonstrates good safety, as evidenced by a low reoperation rate, deep infection rate, and no adverse events during implantation. Fast-setting cement offers the promise of improving theatre efficiency and decreasing total running costs. Further studies are needed to provide data on improved theatre efficiency, cost savings and the longevity of implanted knees utilising this cement.

Unilateral adrenalectomy was performed in six black Bengal goat (Capra hircus)to study electrocardiograph in connection with mineral metabolism with special reference to sodium and potassium and some other factors of physiological importance. The parameters were studied at every 12 hrs interval upto 120 hrs and 24 hrs interval from 120 to 240 hrs.Physiological parameters, like body weight and rectal temperature, changed non-significantly (p<0.05)after adrenalectomy. Among minerals, plasma sodium (p<0.01)and plasma potassium (p<0.05) concentration were changed significantly between hours leaving impression in ECG as widening of QRS complex and peaked T wave with increased amplitude found after unilateral adrenalectomy. Heart rate also increased significantly (p<0.01)between hours.
*Adrenalectomy ; Animals ; Body Temperature ; Body Weight ; *Electrocardiography/adverse effects ; Female ; Goats ; Heart Rate ; Potassium/*metabolism ; Sodium/*metabolism