A bone graft is a surgical operation used to restore bones by transferring healthy bone tissues from other people. This surgery may be required if bones do not mend properly after a fracture. The procedure is minimally invasive, and most patients finish the procedure as an outpatient. The four most prevalent reasons for bone grafts are numerous fractures that don’t mend adequately; fusion to help two bones heal in a broken joint; bone regeneration after disease or injury; and bone regeneration after the installation of implantable implants such as joint replacement.
Different types of bone grafting surgery exist. They include:
After bone graft surgery, the transplant material integrates with adjacent bone tissue over time. This procedure might take several weeks or up to a year. Your recovery time is determined by the location and size of the bone transplant. Other considerations include your age and health history.
If you’ve had a fracture that has been slow to heal, consider getting bone graft surgery. Give us a call today at SurGenTec to learn more about these bone replacements. We’ll be happy to talk to you about these different options!