Bone Graft Harvesting Surgery anterior iliac crest orthopedic illustrations. Illustrates the surgical technique for performing the removal of a tri-cortical-sided bone block from the anterior iliac crest. This bone is used elsewhere in the body to provide a strut for support and to assist bony fusion. Also shown is the patient position, skin preparation and incision, the surgical approach, the preparation and removal of the tri-cortical bone block, application of a hemostasis pad and wound closure. You will be lying on your back and the skin over your hip will be cleaned. An incision will be made over the anterior iliac crest and the attached muscles moved to the sides. A bone block containing thick outer cortical bone and porous inner cancellous bone will be chiseled out of the iliac crest. A haemostasis pad to stop bleeding will be applied. Visit http://www.medilaw.tv for more orthopedic illustrations. Bone Graft Harvesting Surgery anterior iliac crest orthopedic illustrations.
