What Happens if You Need a Bone Graft?
Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that uses the transplanted bone to repair and rebuild diseased or damaged bone. It is used to repair any bone anywhere in the body. For example, your surgeon can take bone from your hips to perform a graft. The bone matrix found in the skeleton gives the bones their strength. Inside the matrix are living cells that help repair and heal bones.
Why do People Need Bone Grafts?
You might need bone grafting to promote healing and growth for many different medical reasons, including: