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NHS bone cement shortage is likely to cancel and delay joint surgeries
On 18 February, NHS England announced that there is a global supply shortage of a medical cement used for hip and knee replacement surgery. The shortage is due to a halt in production from the main s
arthritis-uk.org•February 21, 2026
NHS joint ops disrupted amid bone cement supply problems
A shortage in medical cement is likely to lead to delays in some patients getting joint surgery, NHS bosses say. It comes after Heraeus Medical, the main supplier of bone cement to the health service
bbc.com•February 20, 2026