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flag A bone cement shortage from a German factory halt is delaying thousands of UK joint surgeries, forcing NHS England to prioritize urgent cases.

flag A global shortage of bone cement, essential for hip and knee replacements, is disrupting NHS surgeries in England due to a production halt at Heraeus Medical’s German facility caused by a packaging fault and machine failure. flag With only two weeks of stock remaining, hospitals are prioritizing urgent cases, especially trauma and older patients with fractures, while delaying non-urgent procedures. flag NHS England is working with alternative suppliers and advising clinics to adapt by reorganizing schedules and using non-cement-based techniques. flag The issue affects over 1,000 joint surgeries weekly and has raised concerns among health advocates about prolonged patient suffering and delays in care, though no fatalities have been linked to the shortage.

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