Bone grafting

Learn about Bone grafting, including indications, steps, recovery, and risks.

Overview
Bone grafting uses bone material to promote healing or fill defects.

Indications
Non‑union fractures, bone loss, or spinal fusion.

Procedure overview
Graft is taken from the patient or a donor and placed at the defect site.

Recovery
Healing varies by site and graft type; activity restrictions may apply.

Risks and complications
Pain at donor site, infection, or graft failure.

Alternatives
Synthetic graft substitutes.