Lidgren L, Drar H, Möller J
Acta Orthop Scand. 1984 Oct;55(5):536-41. doi: 10.3109/17453678408992954.
The mechanical strength of high and low viscosity gentamicin-containing cement was analysed using three different mixing procedures: hand, vibration, and vacuum stirring. Vacuum mixing improved the flexural and compression strength and the modulus of elasticity by 15-30 per cent, especially for high viscosity cement.