%0 journal article
%@ 0391-3988
%A Feyerabend, F.,Witte, F.,Willumeit, R.

%D 2005
%J International Journal of Artificial Organs
%N 4
%P 296-297 

%T Unphysiologically high magnesium concentrations support chondrocyte proliferation and redifferentiation
%U 
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%X Degradable implants made of magnesium alloys have been shown to be a promising new,material for the use in orthopaedic and trauma surgery in terms of short term stability and,biocompatibility (1). Their special strength is the complete and fast degradation and,replacement of the implant. On the other hand a large amount of metal ions is released from,the magnesium implant during the degradation process. A possible field of application is the,use in cartilage repair. To determine the effects of these unphysiologically high concentrations,especially of magnesium ions on the formation of cartilage we performed an in vitro test using,human articular chondrocytes.