Bone Grafts, Bone Flaps and Bone Substitutes

Bone grafts have been employed for repair for more than a hundred years. It is a dynamic process and is extensively used in reconstructive surgery. During the last 20 years it has undergone numerous advances. Bone grafting is used by many surgical specialties. Orthopedic surgeons have always pioneered bone grafting; however, plastic surgeons have become involved in bone grafting more extensively since World War II. Plastic surgeons deal primarily with bone grafting in membranous bones, orthopedic surgeons primarily with tubular bones and oral and maxillofacial surgeons use bone grafts in reconstructing facial areas. Therefore, bone grafting is practiced by various surgical specialists who should be adept in harvesting the bone graft, understanding and accomplishing its application and assessing the final outcome.This book depicts the basics of bone grafting, numerous options for bone grafts & flaps, adjuncts and alternatives to bone grafts.