An outlook on magnesium-based biodegradable implants
M, Bobby Kannan (2013) An outlook on magnesium-based biodegradable implants. Journal of Material Science & Engineering, 2 (1). e108. pp. 1-2.
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Abstract
[Extract] In this ageing population, the use of implants for repair of bone fractures is increasing rapidly. Mini-implants such as plates and screws are often used for bone fracture healing. Currently non-degradable implants made of metallic materials such as stainless steel, titanium alloys or chromium-cobalt alloys are commonly used. However, the long-term exposure of these non-degradable implants greatly increases the risk of complications such as foreign body reactions and inflammation due to the release of metal ions or particles as a result of corrosion/wear. This necessitates a secondary surgical process to remove the implant after healing of the tissues. In fact, repeat surgery is a risk and also increases the costs to both the patient and the health care system.
Item ID: | 28445 |
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Item Type: | Article (Editorial) |
ISSN: | 2169-0022 |
Additional Information: | This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. |
Date Deposited: | 09 Aug 2013 04:20 |
FoR Codes: | 09 ENGINEERING > 0903 Biomedical Engineering > 090301 Biomaterials @ 100% |
SEO Codes: | 86 MANUFACTURING > 8611 Basic Metal Products (incl. Smelting, Rolling, Drawing and Extruding) > 861199 Basic Metal Products (incl. Smelting, Rolling, Drawing and Extruding) not elsewhere classified @ 100% |
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