Biocompatibility, Degradation Behavior, and Mechanical Properties of Magnesium Alloy Plates In Vivo

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Surgical steps of the animal experiments: (a) preparation for surgery; (b) magnesium alloy plate implanted into one tibia of a rabbit; (c) titanium alloy plate implanted into one tibia of a rabbit; (d) a bone tunnel was established in one tibia of a rabbit.