Advances and Challenges of Biodegradable Implant Materials with a Focus on Magnesium-Alloys and Bacterial Infections

Advances and Challenges of Biodegradable Implant Materials with a Focus on Magnesium-Alloys and Bacterial Infections

Medical implants made of biodegradable materials could be advantageous for temporary applications, such as mechanical support during bone-healing or as vascular stents to keep blood vessels open. After completion of the healing process, the implant would disappear, avoiding long-term side effects or...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Imran Rahim, Sami Ullah, Peter P. Mueller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-07-01
Series:Metals
Subjects:
bioresorbable implants
corrosion layer
vascular stents
orthopedic implants
microbial infections
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/8/7/532

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