Figure 1

Implant design, implantation sites and characterization of bioactive coatings via SEM. SEM images of coated surface in magnifications x30, x200, and x3000. Textured cylindrical ceramic implant (A). Used implantation sites in cancellous bone of the left proximal and distal humerus and both left femoral condyles (B); dark pink = lateral approach; light pink = medial approach). SEM images of NC and coating groups (C–Q).