| abstract |
Provided is a medical implant which is biodegradable and is made of a magnesium metal material containing lithium, and which has improved both strength and ductility as compared with the conventional. A medical implant having an implant body made of a magnesium metal material containing 5.7 to 22.2% by mass of lithium and 1% by mass or less of zirconium. [Selection figure] None |