Varied Uses of Bone Allograft in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: A Case Series of 13 Patients

Abstract

Background: The availability of safe, clinically useful, and cost-effective bone allografts have led to modifications in surgical therapy, as well as a rise in demand for bone allografts grafts for use in plastic surgery reconstruction.  They are an appealing alternative to bone autograft because their supply is less limited, they allow structural restoration of the skeleton, and their surfaces promote bone formation. Case Series: We provide a case series of 13 patients who were treated with freeze-dried bone allografts. The FDA and the Bone Banks both advised that all grafts meet certain parameters. The objective evaluation of graft volume persistence was achieved using radiography, whereas the subjective estimation of graft volume was obtained through patient response throughout a one-year period of follow-up. Objective of this study was to establish the clinical use of bone allografts in various reconstructive surgeries and compare its utility with bone autografts.   Conclusion: Bone allografts can be used in any type of bone surgery, from minor defects to major bone loss following tumour resection. Without donor-site morbidity, freeze-dried allograft bone is a safe and equal alternative to bone autograft.