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VetBooks.ir Bone Allografts

Bone cortical allografts are used to repair severe non-reconstructible
diaphyseal fractures as well as to reconstruct defects created by the

resection of tumors. Rejection of bone allografts is rarely a problem,
probably because of the absence of soft tissues in the graft.
Unfortunately, long-term bone allografts have a high incidence of
mechanical failure because the graft is resorbed before it is
replaced. Joints may be successfully transplanted in horses

provided that such joints have been previously frozen.

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