Peter N Lammens, Robert S. Richards
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3(2):93-95.The iliac crest is a common site for harvesting bone grafts.This paper describes an iliac wing fracture after bone graft was harvested from the iliac crest.The patient was treated nonoperatively with a good result.With minimization of the depth of the osteotomy cuts this complication may be avoided.
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3(2):93-95.The iliac crest is a common site for harvesting bone grafts.This paper describes an iliac wing fracture after bone graft was harvested from the iliac crest.The patient was treated nonoperatively with a good result.With minimization of the depth of the osteotomy cuts this complication may be avoided.
Key concepts: Iliac crest, Grafting, Complication, Bone grafting, Pelvic fracture, Fracture (geology), Medicine, Iliac bone