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. 2020 Feb 25;5(9):4548–4557. doi: 10.1021/acsomega.9b03889

Table 3. CR for the Uncoated and Coated Mg–Zn–Ca Scaffolds in a Rabbit Model of Large Bone Defect at Weeks 4, 8, and 12 after Surgery.

CR (mm/y) week 4 week 8 week 12
uncoated Mg–Zn–Ca implants 2.87 ± 0.56 2.63 ± 0.29  
HT-coated Mg–Zn–Ca implants 0.66 ± 0.32a 1.13 ± 0.27aΔ 1.41 ± 0.18aΔ
a

As compared between the two groups: p < 0.05. Δ compared within group: p < 0.05.