Biodegradation of a magnesium alloy implant in the intercondylar femoral notch showed an appropriate response to the synovial membrane in a rabbit model in vivo

• Published in: Journal of biomaterials applications Vol. 29; no. 2; p. 291
• Main Authors: Ezechieli, Marco, Diekmann, Julia, Weizbauer, Andreas, Becher, Christoph, Willbold, Elmar, Helmecke, Patrick, Lucas, Arne, Schavan, Robert, Windhagen, Henning
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.08.2014
• Subjects: cytotoxicity test; biocompatibility; degradable; Magnesium alloy; synovitis

Degradable magnesium alloys are promising biomaterials for orthopedic applications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential effects on both the synovial membrane (synovialis) and the synovial fluid (synovia) of the degradation products of a MgYREZr-pin implanted in the intercondylar femo...