X-ray examination showed no evidence of bone infection. A bone graft of cancellous chips from the ilium was decided on and was carried out. Prompt healing followed, and the last x-ray film showed ...

Removal of a section of ilium below the crest, as well as superior crest trapdoor and crest splitting methods all allow cancellous bone graft removal and preserve the pelvic brim.

Synthetic bone grafts are made from highly porous materials (such as usually ceramics-based), and have an open, foam-like structure. This structure mimics the spongy internal tissue of our bones ...

The results from a retrospective study of 50 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and osteonecrosis of the femoral head suggest that free vascularized fibular grafting offers a viable ...