Bone Graft

Inside the ThirdAge.com Medical Procedures Center you will find the latest news, research and information about the Bone Graft procedure. You can research what it is, the reason it should be done, a description of how it is performed, what future procedures may need to be done based on the results and what complications you should be watching for.

What is Bone Graft?


During a bone graft, a donated piece of bone is added to the site of a fracture or other bone defect. The new bone can spur bone growth, bridge a gap in a bone, provide support, and aid in healing. The new bone may come from another part of your body (autograft) or from another person (allograft). Rarely, synthetic grafts, which are not bone, are also used.


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Learn what Bone Graft is
What Is
Learn what the procedure is. Find out how it is performed.
Reasons For Bone Graft
Reasons For
Find out why and when this procedure should be done.
Bone Graft Complications
Complications
Learn about possible complications and what might increase the risk of them.
Bone Graft Details
What to Expect
Find out how long it will take, what they will be doing and what to expect afterwards.
Bone Graft Results
Results
What are the next steps and other possible tests needed after you have received the results.
When to Contact Doctor about Bone Graft
Call Your Doctor
What to look out for and when to call your doctor after a procedure has been done.

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