The ilium as a source of autogenous bone for grafting: clinical considerations.
The surgical anatomy and morbidity associated with ilium surgery for the obtaining of bone graft material have been presented. A recommended surgical approach has been introduced, and the advantages and disadvantages of this technique and others are discussed.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D007085:Ilium / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000294:innervation / Q000601:surgery / Q000637:transplantation*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous