Indications & educational materials
Can Hardware Removal be Avoided Using Bioresorbable Mg-Zn-Ca Screws After Medial Malleolar Fracture Fixation? Mid-Term Results of a First-In-Human Study
Abstract Ankle is the most common site of hardware removal, mainly performed within 12 months of the primary surgery. The prominence of the metallic…
The combined effect of zinc and calcium on the biodegradation of ultrahigh-purity magnesium implants
Abstract Magnesium (Mg)-based implants are promising candidates for orthopedic interventions, because of their biocompatibility, good mechanical…
Degradation behavior and osseointegration of Mg-Zn-Ca screws in different bone regions of growing sheep—a pilot study
Abstract Magnesium (Mg)-based implants are highly attractive for the orthopedic field and may replace titanium (Ti) as support for fracture healing.…
In vitro and in vivo degradation behavior of Mg-0.45Zn-0.45Ca (ZX00) screws for orthopedic applications
Abstract Magnesium (Mg) alloys have become a potential material for orthopedic implants due to their unnecessary implant removal, biocompatibility,…