Fig. 2: Histological examination of bone and interference screws stained with Sanderson’s rapid bone stain located in the porcine femur and tibia at 3 months post-operation. | npj Materials Degradation

Fig. 2: Histological examination of bone and interference screws stained with Sanderson’s rapid bone stain located in the porcine femur and tibia at 3 months post-operation.

From: Biodegradable porous iron versus titanium interference screws in porcine ACL reconstruction model: a one-year observational study

Fig. 2: Histological examination of bone and interference screws stained with Sanderson’s rapid bone stain located in the porcine femur and tibia at 3 months post-operation.

Degradation products were noted in the peri-implant area of Fe interference screws. M months, DP degradation products, O osteoid, Fe iron, Ti titanium, I interference screw.

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