Bone Implant Grafting [Paperback]

Surgeons differ in their enthusiasm for autografts, allografts and metallic implants, nevertheless, all have their place in orthopedic surgery. For some defects in the skeleton, bone grafting may be the only solution. The pros and cons of bone grafting are thoroughly discussed by eighteen distinguished authorities in this book. Their exchange of views and experiences reflects the diversity of thinking worldwide and points to exciting possibilities for future improvements. The twenty-eight chapters describe: the natural history and immunology of auto and allografting; innovative surgical techniques together with results, whether successful or not; and bone banking and its related problems, especially HIV.Surgeons differ in their enthusiasm for autografts, allografts and metallic implants, nevertheless, all have their place in orthopedic surgery. For some defects in the skeleton, bone grafting may be the only solution. The pros and cons of bone grafting are thoroughly discussed by eighteen distinguished authorities in this book. Their exchange of views and experiences reflects the diversity of thinking worldwide and points to exciting possibilities for future improvements. The twenty-eight chapters describe: the natural history and immunology of auto and allografting; innovative surgical techniques together with results, whether successful or not; and bone banking and its related problems, especially HIV.I Basic Principles.- 1 Immunology of Bone Grafting.- 2 Natural History of Autografts and Allografts.- 3 Histological Evaluation of Allograft Incorporation after Cemented and Non-cemented Hip Arthroplasty in the Goat.- 4 A New Artificial Bone Graft Material.- Discussion.- IIA Hip: The Acetabulum.- 5 Autografting in the Acetabulum.- 6 Banked Allograft Bone for Pelvic Defects.- 7 Classification and Treatment of the Failed Acetabulum.- 8 Acetabular Augmentation in Cemented Arthroplasty: Pre-operative Assessment and Surgical Technique.- 9 Acetabular Reconstruction with Canl#�