A REVIEW OF DEGRADATION PROPERTIES OF Mg BASED BIODEGRADABLE IMPLANTS

Magnesium-based implants have the potential to serve as biocompatible, osteoconductive, and biodegradable implants for load-bearing applications of bone tissue. These implants would be temporarily needed to provide mechanical support during the healing process of injured or pathological tissue. Moreover, the metallic implants, such as pins, screws, and plates for repairing the defects, have to be removed by a second surgery after the bone tissue was healed. Since, the repeated surgery will increases the morbidity and health costs, then, the use