Mg

 Melbourne 

Vanishing
Implants.

How Australia is replacing permanent titanium with metal that turns into bone.

[Image: A 3D-printed magnesium scaffold dissolving as new bone tissue grows through it]

1. Re-Thinking Surgery

Historically, bone implants were made of **stainless steel** or **titanium**. These are foreign objects that often require a second surgery to remove. Australian researchers have mastered the use of **Magnesium alloys**. Magnesium is a natural mineral already present in the human body. These implants provide the strength of steel but slowly **corrode and dissolve** at the exact rate the bone heals.

Bone Fertilization

As the magnesium implant dissolves, it releases magnesium ions that act as a **"fertilizer"** for the bone cells (osteoblasts), actually speeding up the healing process by up to 30%. By the time the bone is fully healed, the metal has completely disappeared into the body's metabolism.

2. Personalized Healing

Using **3D-printing** technology at Monash University, these implants are custom-designed for each patient's fracture. This ensures a perfect fit and a "programmed" dissolution time, making Australia the global hub for **biodegradable metallic implants**.

Verified Scientific Sources :
• CSIRO - Australia's National Science Agency.
• Monash University Centre for Additive Manufacturing.
• Journal of Magnesium and Alloys.

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