A method for forming a temporary orthopedic implant used in an orthopedic surgical procedure. The method includes mixing bone cement during a surgical procedure. An appropriately sized cement mold is selected which is translucent and includes an input port. The cement mold is filled with bone cement...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6361731?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6361731 - Method of forming a temporary implant