Fig. 2

Implantation of the magnesium alloy devices into rabbit prevertebral muscles and femur condyle notches. A. Schematic of the implantation area. B. Hair was removed from the rabbit surgical site and the area was disinfected with povidone after administering general anesthesia. C and D. Each specimen was placed 2 cm in the left- and right-hand-sides of the muscle. E. The muscle was sutured to prevent separation of the specimen and the skin was sutured. F. The femur condyle notch was exposed. G. The site was tapped with a tapper after drilling with a drill guide. H. A screw was inserted with a cannulated screwdriver. I. Suturing was performed to complete the operation. HP, high purity; new alloy, Mg-1wt%Zn-0.1wt%Ca alloy with and without plasma electrolytic oxidation treatment