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The Acetabular Reamer: A Unique Tool for Anterior Iliac Crest Bone Graft Harvesting
Author(s) -
Gossman David G.,
Rosenblum William,
Arosarena Oneida,
Valentino Joseph
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1097/01.mlg.0000157865.59712.ec
Subject(s) - reamer , iliac crest , medicine , bone grafting , contouring , craniofacial , surgery , iliac bone , dentistry , materials science , engineering , engineering drawing , metallurgy , psychiatry
Bone grafting is often required in craniofacial reconstruction. Morselized corticocancellous bone grafts are particularly useful in applications such as filling and contouring irregular bony defects. Obtaining grafts of this consistency by traditional methods is difficult. An efficient harvesting method that can produce such grafting material in clinically useful quantities is needed. We report the use of a mechanical acetabular reamer for the purpose of harvesting a bone graft from the iliac crest.