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Last updated: 11/24/2009
The surgeon does a clinical examination, and conducts tests to determine the necessity of a bone graft. Diagnostic tests determine the precise location of damage. These tests include x rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and computed tomography...
(CT) scan. They provide an image of the affected area, and indicate the exact amount of damage that has occurred due to the fracture or defect.
Orthopedic surgeries pose varying degrees of difficulty. The patient is instructed on what will take place during the procedure, as well as risks involved. A consent form is obtained before surgery.
The following activities will help the patient prepare for surgery.
- thorough physician consult before surgery
- banking some of his or her own blood in case a transfusion is needed
- eating well to achieve good nutritional status before and after surgery
- following a recommended exercise program before and after surgery.
- maintaining a positive attitude
- smoking cessation
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For bone grafting, an incision is made in the donor's hip (A). Pieces of bone are chipped off and removed (B). The bone materials are then transferred to the recipient area, in this case a femur that has been badly broken, to strengthen the bone (C). (Illustration by GGS Inc.)
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Bone grafting is a surgical procedure that replaces missing bone with material from the patient's own body, an artificial, synthetic, or natural substitute. Bone grafting is used to repair bone fractures that are extremely complex, pose a significant health risk to the patient, or fail to heal properly.
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Orthopedic complaints are the most common reason to seek medical care.
From: About.com
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