The Ilium is the largest of the 3 pelvic (hip) bones. It has2 parts - a large wing shaped upper part called the ala, and a smaller lower part called the body. The iliac crest is the top border of the ...

Autogenous bone grafting is often done in orthopaedic surgery for a variety of conditions. The iliac crest is currently the most common donor site for obtaining autogenous bone graft. We searched the ...

PHILADELPHIA — Few studies have examined bone graft harvest site complications, but a new prospective study has now identified a relatively high rate of persistent pain and morbidity after iliac crest ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . According to recently published results, there was no difference seen in clinical and radiologic outcomes with ...

Cosmetic deformities after iliac crest bone grafting are usually related to removal of the superior surface of the ilium or to the development of an unsatisfactory scar. A number of recent ...