An autograft is tissue or bone transplanted from one body part to another. It is performed during a surgical reconstruction procedure, and an autograft is a safest and fastest healing tissue.
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Should I get autograft or allograft for AC joint surgery?
Query: Hi doctor,I got my AC joint separated while mountain biking. It is grade 5. I am getting surgery and I want to know whether I should use an autograft (hamstring) or an allograft from a cadaver. I am very active in outdoor adventures and sports.Thanks for your help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your injury. The good news is that there are many modalities available for AC joint injuries (acromioclavicular joint), which are showing promising results. Type five injuries constitute tears of the two important ligaments in the shoulder regi... Read Full »