Advances and Challenges of Biodegradable Implant Materials with a Focus on Magnesium-Alloys and Bacterial Infections
Medical implants made of biodegradable materials could be advantageous for temporary applications, such as mechanical support during bone-healing or as vascular stents to keep blood vessels open.After completion of the Flasks healing process, the implant would disappear, avoiding long-term side effects or the need for surgical removal.Various corro