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A bone graft is surgery to place new bone into spaces around a broken bone or bone defects.
Alternative NamesAutograft; Allograft
DescriptionThe new bone can be taken from the patient's own healthy bone (this is called an autograft) 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.
Why the Procedure Is PerformedBone grafts are used to:
- Fuse joints to prevent movement
- Repair broken bones (fractures) that have bone loss
- Repair injured bone that has not healed
The risks for any anesthesia include:
- Reactions to medications
- Problems breathing
The risks for any surgery include:
- Bleeding
- Infection
Most bone grafts help the bone defect to heal with little risk of graft rejection.
Outlook (Prognosis)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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∙ 12y agoA bone graft is surgery to place new bone or bone substitutes into spaces around a broken bone or bone defects.
Alternative NamesAutograft; Allograft
DescriptionA bone graft can be taken from the patient's own healthy bone (this is called an autograft) or from frozen, donated bone (allograft). In some cases, a man-made (synthetic) bone substitute is used.
A surgeon makes a cut over the bone defect. The bone graft is shaped and inserted into and around the area. The bone graft 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.
Why the Procedure Is PerformedBone grafts are used to:
- Fuse joints to prevent movement
- Repair broken bones (fractures) that have bone loss
- Repair injured bone that has not healed
The risks for any anesthesia include:
- Reactions to medications
- Problems breathing
The risks for this surgery include:
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Pain at the place on the body where the bone was removed
Recovery time depends on the injury or defect being treated and the size of the bone graft. Your recovery may take 2 weeks to 3 months. The bone graft itself will take up to 3 months or longer to heal.
Vigorous exercise may be restricted for up to 6 months.
You will need to keep the bone graft area clean and dry. Your doctor will give you instructions about showering.
Do not smoke. Smoking slows down or prevents bone healing. If you smoke, it is more likely to graft will fail.
Outlook (Prognosis)Most bone grafts help the bone defect to heal with little risk of graft rejection.
ReferencesCamillo FX. Arthrodesis of the spine. In: Canale ST, Beaty JH, eds. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics. 11th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2007:chap 36.
Brinker MR, O'Connor DP, Almekinders LC, et al. Bone injury. In: DeLee JC, Drez D Jr, Miller MD, eds. DeLee and Drez's Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2009:chap 5.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 07/28/2010
Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Assistant Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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periodontist
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modifier -22
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How long does it take for gum tissue to grow back after surgery and bone graft?
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What is the medical term meaning bone graft that is taken along with the skin and tissue that overlie the bone?
No medical term is known as no such procedure exists
