What does "Bone graft" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
A bone graft is a surgical procedure where missing bone is replaced with material from the patient's own body, another person, an animal, or a synthetic substance. This procedure helps to repair bones that are damaged from trauma, or problems like infections or diseases. The graft provides a framework that the patient's body can use to build and grow new bone. Over time, the grafted material is replaced by the patient's own, healthy bone.
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