AUTHOR=Rahim Shebeer A. , Joseph M. A. , Sampath Kumar T. S. , T Hanas 

TITLE=Recent Progress in Surface Modification of Mg Alloys for Biodegradable Orthopedic Applications

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Materials

VOLUME=9

YEAR=2022

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/materials/articles/10.3389/fmats.2022.848980

DOI=10.3389/fmats.2022.848980

ISSN=2296-8016

ABSTRACT=<p>The combination of light weight, strength, biodegradability, and biocompatibility of magnesium (Mg) alloys can soon break the paradigm for temporary orthopedic implants. As the fulfillment of Mg-based implants inside the physiological environment depends on the interaction at the tissue–implant interface, surface modification appears to be a more practical approach to control the rapid degradation rate. This article reviews recent progress on surface modification of Mg-based materials to tailor the degradation rate and biocompatibility for orthopedic applications. A critical analysis of the advantages and limitations of the various surface modification techniques employed are also included for easy reference of the readers.</p>