title: Magnesium and its alloys as orthopedic biomaterials: a review.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, New Zealand.
authors.forename: Mark P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Staiger
authors.forename: Alexis M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Pietak
authors.forename: Jerawala
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Huadmai
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Dias
mesh_terms: D000497:Alloys / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000378:metabolism; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D018786:Bone Substitutes / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000378:metabolism; D003343:Corrosion; D008274:Magnesium / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000378:metabolism; D009985:Orthopedics; D019736:Prostheses and Implants
chemical_list: D000497:Alloys; D018786:Bone Substitutes; D008274:Magnesium