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Bone graft

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Bone graft - series
Bone graft - series
Alternative Names

Autograft; Allograft


Expectations after surgery

Most bone grafts help the bone defect to heal with little risk of graft rejection.


Convalescence

Recovery time depends on the injury or defect being treated and generally varies from 2 weeks to 2 months. Vigorous exercise may be restricted for up to 6 months.


Review Date: 10/23/2006
Reviewed By: Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, subspecialty Foot and Ankle, Camden Bone & Joint, Camden, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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