J Korean Orthop Assoc.  2015 Dec;50(6):462-473. 10.4055/jkoa.2015.50.6.462.

Bone Reconstruction: Structural Allograft and Autograft

• Chung YG

• KMID: 2185087
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.2015.50.6.462

Abstract

Structural allograft or recycled autograft bone transplantation has been performed for reconstruction of bone defects caused by bone tumor resection. Knowledge regarding advantages and disadvantages of bone reconstruction using an allograft or recycled autograft, other alternatives such as reconstruction with tumor prosthesis, the understanding of biologic characteristics and fate of transplanted bones, functional results, and complications of reconstruction are important. The surgeon should also be accustomed to the major technical points of allograft or recycled autograft transplantation. Proper indication, selection of an appropriate allograft or recycled autograft, rigid fixation, accurate surgical skills, preventive measures of infection and efficient rehabilitation are necessary in order to obtain long term survival of grafted bones and good functional outcome. Here, I will discuss the bone reconstruction methods using structural allograft or recycled autograft transplantation after bone tumor resection and their clinical results.

Keyword

bone neoplasm; bone transplantation; reconstruction; allografts; autografts

MeSH Terms

Allografts*
Autografts*
Bone Neoplasms
Bone Transplantation
Population Characteristics
Prostheses and Implants
Rehabilitation
Transplants