Bone grafting is a type of transplantation used to replace missing bone tissue or stimulate the healing of fractures. It is useful for repairing bone fractures that are extremely complex, pose a significant health risk, or fail to heal properly; structural or morcellized bone grafting can also be used in joint replacement revision surgery when significant bone loss, called osteolysis, is present.
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Where does allograft bone come from?
MedlinePlus states: "If the transplanted bone comes from another person, it is called an allograft. Most allograft bone comes from donors who have died."
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Bone grafting is a type of transplantation used to replace missing bone tissue or stimulate the healing of fractures.
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