Magnesium and its alloys as orthopedic biomaterials: a review.
review · Level V
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Abstract
As a lightweight metal with mechanical properties similar to natural bone, a natural ionic presence with significant functional roles in biological systems, and in vivo degradation via corrosion in the electrolytic environment of the body, magnesium-based implants have the potential to serve as biocompatible, osteoconductive, degradable implants for load-bearing applications. This review explores the properties, biological performance, challenges and future directions of magnesium-based biomaterials.
Medical subject headings
- Alloys
- Bone Substitutes
- Magnesium
- Prostheses and Implants