Researchers Find a Strong Candidate for Bone-Friendly Implants in Heat-Tempered Magnesium Alloy
October 03, 2017
October 03, 2017
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 3 -- New York University's Tandon School of Engineering issued the following news release:
Titanium is the preferred material for surgical fixation procedures ranging from knee replacement to jaw implants. However, since this super-strong metal is not absorbed by the body over time, it can cause complications like infection, fistulization (particularly following radiation therapy), interference with skeletal growth, intolerance, thermal sensitivity, and int . . .
Titanium is the preferred material for surgical fixation procedures ranging from knee replacement to jaw implants. However, since this super-strong metal is not absorbed by the body over time, it can cause complications like infection, fistulization (particularly following radiation therapy), interference with skeletal growth, intolerance, thermal sensitivity, and int . . .