Development of degradable magnesium-based metal implants and their function in promoting bone metabolism (A review)

Background: Use of degradable magnesium (Mg)-based metal implants in orthopaedic surgeries can avoid drawbacks associated with subsequent removal of the non-degradable metallic implants, reducing cost and trauma of patients. Although Mg has been applied in the clinic for orthopaedic treatment, the u...

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Main Authors: Zhengming Shan, Xinhui Xie, Xiaotao Wu, Suyang Zhuang, Cong Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-09-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Translation
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214031X22000985