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Post by laura24 on Jan 18, 2008 0:01:59 GMT -5
A Bone graft is surgery to place new bone into spaces around a broken bone or bone defects. The incorporation of a bone graft is defined as the "process of envelopment and interdigitation of the donor bone tissue with new bone deposited by the recipient." This process follows a typical multi step cascade that is briefly introduced here and defined in greater detail later. The new bone can be taken from the patient's own healthy bone (this is called an auto graft) or from frozen, donated bone (allograft). A surgeon makes a cut over the bone defect. The bone graft is shaped and inserted into and around the area. The new bone is held in place with pins, plates, or screws. Stitches are used to close the wound. A splint or cast is usually used to prevent injury or movement while healing. Bone grafts are used to • Repair broken bones (fractures) that have bone loss • Repair injured bone that has not healed • Fuse joints to prevent movement Risks • Reactions to medications • Problems breathing • The risks for any surgery include: • Bleeding • Infection Expectations after surgery Most bone grafts help the bone defect to heal with little risk of graft rejection. Recovery time depends on the injury or defect being treated and generally varies from 2 weeks to 2 months. Vigorous exercise may be restricted for up to 6 months.
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Post by matthew on Jan 16, 2013 13:42:20 GMT -5
Bone grafting is a surgery that replaces losing bone in order to repair bone injuries that are extremely complicated, present a important hazard to health to the affected person, or fall short to cure effectively. Bone generally has the capability to replenish completely but needs a very small crack space or some kind of scaffolding to do so.
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