The development of biodegradable implants which can remain in the human body to fix a problem and subsequently dissolve, or be absorbed, consumed or excreted, without warranting a secondary surgery, is very appealing to scientists. Due to their excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability, magnesium implants provide a viable option many problems associated with permanent metallic implants such as, restenosis, thrombosis, permanent physical irritation, and inability to adapt to growth and changes in human body. Volume 2 of this important new book explores practical issues of magnesium and magnesium alloys, physical and mechanical modification and coatings to enhance this material for biomedical applications.
| ISBN: | 9781782420781 |
| Publication date: | 3rd February 2015 |
| Author: | TSN Sankara Chonbuk National University, Republic of Korea Narayanan |
| Publisher: | Woodhead Publishing Ltd an imprint of Elsevier Science & Technology |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 460 pages |
| Series: | Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials |
| Genres: |
Biomedical engineering Medical equipment and techniques |