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Autograft
Tissue taken from one part of the body and grafted onto another, for example, a skin graft from a healthy part placed over a portion of injured skin.
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A 28-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: autograft?
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I tore my acl. Which autograft is better?
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What are the current trends in acdf? Is zero p one of the newest technology? What is its limitation? How good compared to autograft? What other inst?
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A 22-year old male asked:
I had an ACL surgery (type autograft) 23 days ago! swelling decreased a lot after 17 days, but past 5 days and so, swelling has increased !?
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ACL reconstructed with HS autograft 6 months ago. Last week it swelled up, i didnt feel any pain. Is it ACL failure or a meniscus tear ?
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A 46-year old female asked:
In an alif, what factors go into your decision to use allograft vs autograft? Which would you recommend for a patient with autoimmune issues?
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I'm having surgery for maltracking (lateral release medial pattellfemeroral reconstruction and autograft on hamstring) what should I expect?
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Having a difficult time making a decision between autograft and allograft ACL replacement. I am 38 years old but very active. Enjoy sports.
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Age22. 2months over with my ACL surgery hamstring autograft. I have my exams for continous 15days.Is it okay if i skip my leg exercises till dat time?
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A 22-year old male asked:
22 yr, badminton coach. 3months post ACL reconstruction, hamstring autograft. Can i split my daily daily exercises into parts? Or do it in one stroke.?
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A 22-year old male asked:
4months post ACL surgery, hamstring autograft, 22yrs, badminton coach.Wat is good or bad pain cuz my top of knee sumtime pains doin exercises.
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A 59-year old male asked:
Periodontist explained she only does an autograft for any gum recession. I have 7 bottom front teeth to do. Best options to 2 surgical visits?
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A 30-year old female asked:
For an acl ligament knee reconstruction if your hypermobile or have EDS is it best to have an allograft rather than autograft to reduce failure risk?
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A 48-year old female asked:
My daughter had ACL recon 18 months ago; hamstring autograft. Using endobutton in femur; bioabsorb screw in tibia NOT crossing growth plate retear?
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A 22-year old male asked:
How long after ACL reconstruction (patellar autograft) with medial meniscus repair and lateral meniscectomy can one start taking anti-inflammatories?
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Hi ,I had a ACL surgery Patellar tendon (Autograft) on Mar26 which is closely 4months by now.Now I am noticing some swelling on the right knee.
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A 17-year old female asked:
SL reconstruction using autograft yesterday, with an on-Q attached to shoulder. shortness of breath, and lower back pain. Anxiety, or side effects?
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Nerve damage to groin and hip area after illiac crest bone harvest. What's it called and is it reversable? Six months post op. Cervical fusion of c6-c7 with autograft from hip and hardware. Sensations range from numb, sharp quick pins and needles and sand
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