Fig. 3From: The influence of storage and heat treatment on a magnesium-based implant material: an in vitro and in vivo studyExemplary 3D-images of the longitudinal cut bone of a rabbit. Storage duration of implant: 0 week, heat treated. The computed section of the tibia was defined by the implant location. a Scan immediately after implantation; b scan 48 weeks after implantation. In b the bony host response could be detected in form of irregular surface structuresBack to article page