Fig. 1From: Mechanical strength of antibiotic-loaded PMMA spacers in two-stage revision surgeryMold used to form predefined rectangular specimens. a and b The mold consists of a bottom plate, a PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) plate, a polyester film, and a molds plate. It is closed by another PTFE plate and a top plate. c By applying PMMA bone cement into the molds plate before closing it, predefined rectangular specimens are being formed according to ISO 5833:2002Back to article page