Bone Grafts and its Substitutes

Bone is one of the most commonly transplanted tissues of the human body. Bone as a graft may be applied in contour augmentation, strengthening and stabilization roles in congenital and acquired aesthetic as well as post traumatic deformities. Bone grafting is a dynamic phenomenon. A successful bone graft if harvested and applied well, heals, become incorporated, revascularizes and eventually assumes the form desired. This text book deals extensively with knowledge of bone and its biological structure, types of bone grafts, general step by step principals of bone harvesting from various body parts, their application at recipient area, prevention of infectious diseases while grafting and various types of bone substitutes. The key feature of the book is that it¿s useful for Undergraduates, Postgraduates, and Practicing Surgeons.