This project investigates the behavior of magnesium alloy screws for orthopedic implants and their bioresorbable properties. The scope of this project involves both in vitro and in vivo trials in coordination with the UF vet school. Understanding the behavior of medical devices that dissolve in orthopedic applications is crucial to develop better alloys that are safer and more effective for a patient. At the conclusion of this project, degradation rates of magnesium alloys will be better understood in simulated biological environments and in animals.