Abstract:The science of bone grafting has been employed for bone repair for hundreds of years. Bone grafting has developed into a unique scientific endeavor that is essential to many surgical disciplines. Orthopedic surgeons may be responsible for pioneering bone grafting, but since World War II, other specialists also have been extensively involved. Plastic surgeons have used bone grafting throughout the body. Foot and ankle surgeons have found multiple uses for harvesting and grafting bone in the foot and ankle. Otol… Show more
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