Biomechanical properties of a novel biodegradable magnesium-based interference screw

Magnesium-based interference screws may be an alternative in anterior/posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. The well-known osteoconductive effects of biodegradable magnesium alloys may be useful. It was the purpose of this study to evaluate the biomechanical properties of a magnesium based int...

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Main Authors: Marco Ezechieli, Hanna Meyer, Arne Lucas, Patrick Helmecke, Christoph Becher, Tilman Calliess, Henning Windhagen, Max Ettinger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Open Medical Publishing 2016-06-01
Series:Orthopedic Reviews
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Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/or/article/view/6445