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Review
. 2006 Mar;27(9):1728-34.
doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2005.10.003. Epub 2005 Oct 24.

Magnesium and its alloys as orthopedic biomaterials: a review

Mark P Staiger  1 , Alexis M Pietak, Jerawala Huadmai, George Dias
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Magnesium and its alloys as orthopedic biomaterials: a review

Mark P Staiger et al. Biomaterials. 2006 Mar.

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.

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