Question 1

cadaver bone graft rejection symptoms in ankle?!? can this happen and what are the signs and symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Bone graft materials are not living tissues, rather they are processed bone fragments or powder and function only to allow ingrowth of new bone following a procedure.  In this case, the bone is not antigenic and thus not prone to rejection (theoretically possible, but very unlikely).  I would think that if you are having problems, you should see your orthopedic surgeon to assess the healing status

Question 2

does  a person who had a bone graft have to take anti rejection drugs?

Accepted Answer

No: The bone graft failed due to a particular reason.  Your doctor should have an idea why.  Usually a different type of bone graft will be performed for the second attempt.  Anti rejection drugs are usually not needed bone grafts.

Question 3

what are the primary symptoms of a bone graft rejection/infection in the lower jaw? i had surgery last year and have pain but no redness/inflammation.

Accepted Answer

Varies: Usually would be associated with redness, swelling, pain, and possibly drainage.  Blood tests such as a Crp and esr can also give further evaluation.  If you are concerned, don't hesitate to get a second opinion.

Question 4

what are main symptoms of failed bone graft to gums?

Accepted Answer

See periodontist : Pain, infection are a few visible symptoms. There may be others that need to be evaluated by the periodontist and by x-ray. If you have concerns return to your periodontist. If it wasn't performed by a periodontist then maybe you should be seeing one. An oral surgeon is also an option.

Question 5

7wks p/o laminectomy/pars repair w/bone graft. leg symptoms 98% gone first 5.5 weeks and have returned to pre op symptom level over the past week. why?

Accepted Answer

Call surgeon today.: After such a great improvement, worsening of symptoms needs immediate attention.  Call in the morning or if worse tonight than yesterday morning, call now.

Question 6

which is the best choice for a person who needs bone grafts?

Accepted Answer

Bone Grafts: There are two types of bone graft: allograft & autograft. Allograft is available via a tissue bank; it is processed to be safe for transplantation. Autograft requires harvesting of bone from another location on your body. Sometimes, this is better as there are growth factors in this tissue. It does have the risk of a second op site. Your surgeon weighs the risks & benefits when making this choice.

Question 7

could a bone graft have partial failure?

Accepted Answer

Yes, very much so.: Failure of the graft to fully incorporate is well known.
Follow your orthopod's advice.
Good luck and happy holidays.

Question 8

i was wondering is a bone graft the same as an alveoplasty?

Accepted Answer

Nope: One is adding bone, the other is removing bone.

Question 9

is it advantageous to have a bone graft from yourself rather than a cadaver?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Major advantage is less chance of rejection but then the disadvantage is there may be a donor site involved.

Question 10

where are the common places on your body to get a donor piece for your bone graft?

Accepted Answer

Many places: The iliac crest remains the most frequently used site for bone-graft harvest, but the proximal part of the tibia, distal end of the radius, distal aspect of the tibia, and greater trochanter are alternative donor sites that are particularly useful for bone-grafting in the ipsilateral extremity.

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Cadaver bone graft rejection symptoms in ankle?!? can this happen and what are the signs and symptoms?

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Does a person who had a bone graft have to take anti rejection drugs?

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What are the primary symptoms of a bone graft rejection/infection in the lower jaw? i had surgery last year and have pain but no redness/inflammation.

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What are main symptoms of failed bone graft to gums?

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7wks p/o laminectomy/pars repair w/bone graft. leg symptoms 98% gone first 5.5 weeks and have returned to pre op symptom level over the past week. why?

A member asked:

Which is the best choice for a person who needs bone grafts?

A member asked:

Could a bone graft have partial failure?

A member asked:

I was wondering is a bone graft the same as an alveoplasty?

A member asked:

Is it advantageous to have a bone graft from yourself rather than a cadaver?

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Where are the common places on your body to get a donor piece for your bone graft?

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