1. Wheel chair mobile armsMedical devices to aid the disabled are in a constantly changing medical field that is benefitting greatly from technological advances. These days, the lightweight, corrosion resistance and strength of magnesium alloys has made them the technological metal of choice. The latest is an automated swivel arm that attaches to wheel chairs. It is used to hold everything from computers to viewers for the physically disabled.
2. StentsStents in cardiovascular medicine is widely used to open the flow of blood through blocked arteries and vessels in the heart. Some stents are medicated, but were often metal pieces in the artery that caused further problems the longer they stay in place. Degradable magnesium stents perform the task of opening the artery, but corrode after a period of time. They leave an open artery that is unaffected by the artificial stent.
3. Soft tissue implantsResearchers are working to recreate soft tissue using a compound comprised of ceramics, quartz and other elements including magnesium.
4. Digital imagingDigital imaging copying is a small task in a hospital or laboratory setting, but a necessary one. The light weight of the magnesium alloy and its ability to withstand high temperatures has made the metal an essential in printing digital images. The magnesium is used in plates cast to fit am imager that has replaced a wet film processor in many facilities, according to The International Magnesium Association. The dampening affects of magnesium alloy are another asset to the new imager that is often transported throughout the hospital. Not many metals can withstand the constant motion like magnesium. Expect faster imaging results as these new imagers enter more hospitals and clinics.
5. Equipment housingsFollowing the lead of computer and camera manufacturers, medical equipment manufacturers are using magnesium alloys in the housing of their equipment. The durability, light weight and resistance to the jostling through the hospital halls are all reasons for the switch. The magnesium housing's dampening affects protect the interior components much better than its competing metals.
2. StentsStents in cardiovascular medicine is widely used to open the flow of blood through blocked arteries and vessels in the heart. Some stents are medicated, but were often metal pieces in the artery that caused further problems the longer they stay in place. Degradable magnesium stents perform the task of opening the artery, but corrode after a period of time. They leave an open artery that is unaffected by the artificial stent.
3. Soft tissue implantsResearchers are working to recreate soft tissue using a compound comprised of ceramics, quartz and other elements including magnesium.
4. Digital imagingDigital imaging copying is a small task in a hospital or laboratory setting, but a necessary one. The light weight of the magnesium alloy and its ability to withstand high temperatures has made the metal an essential in printing digital images. The magnesium is used in plates cast to fit am imager that has replaced a wet film processor in many facilities, according to The International Magnesium Association. The dampening affects of magnesium alloy are another asset to the new imager that is often transported throughout the hospital. Not many metals can withstand the constant motion like magnesium. Expect faster imaging results as these new imagers enter more hospitals and clinics.
5. Equipment housingsFollowing the lead of computer and camera manufacturers, medical equipment manufacturers are using magnesium alloys in the housing of their equipment. The durability, light weight and resistance to the jostling through the hospital halls are all reasons for the switch. The magnesium housing's dampening affects protect the interior components much better than its competing metals.
