<p>The materials based on magnesium (Mg) have a distinctive feature of being biodegradable in the bodies of humans and other animals. Surgical bioimplants made of Mg-based alloys are a significant alternative for traumatology and orthopaedic treatments as they are biodegradable, intrinsically biocompatible, and have a density comparable to bone. As a result, the combination of bioimplant design and application-specific manufacturing procedures made possible by additive manufacturing (AM) is a promising manufacturing approach in use today. However, this method encounters a slew of distinctive challenges brought on by the attributes of Mg-based alloys, including their lower vaporization temperature, higher combustion potential and strong chemical reactivity. This review provides a thorough analysis of various additive manufacturing methods, including laser-based additive manufacturing (LAM), electron beam additive manufacturing (EBAM), and wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM), employed in the production of biomedical implants using Mg-based alloys. It also explores the mechanical properties, microstructure, biodegradability, and biocompatibility of these implants, along with various post-AM treatments. The potential and extensiveness of Mg-based products are explored and emphasized, and limitations and concerns related to AM processes were identified from the prospects of bioimplant design, characteristics, and applications.</p> Graphical Abstract <p></p>