The Biocompatibility of Degradable Magnesium Interference Screws: An Experimental Study with Sheep

Figure 1

Macroscopic evaluation, 6 weeks (w) after operation. Magnesium implants generated (a) by diecasting and (b) by milling and (c) modified with a coating were surrounded by gas voids (arrow). (d) PLLA screws were used as control samples. Imp: implant.

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