What bone would be used in a bone graft to replace the shaft of the radius?

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My mother was just diagnosed with bone cancer and she was told she would need a bone graft in the shaft of her radius. Which bone whould be likely to be used?
It depends on a number of factors such as how much bone needs to be replaced. Another factor would be the training her surgeon has had.

Most commonly, bone grafts are taken from a persons hip. If the graft that is needed is very large, or there is concern that the bone cancer may have traveled to other bones, they may choose to use either an artificial bone grafting material or a bone that has come from a deceased person that has generously donated their bones.

Unfortunately, this is an answer that can only come from her doctor.

The best of luck to you and your family. May your mother have a speedy recovery.  (+ info)

What is the difference between bone spurs and osteoarthritis?

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I have been having pain in my hip for a while so i went to the doctor and he said i have bone spurs in my hip. I researched bone spurs and everything keeps talking about osteoarthritis. I am just wondering if that is the same thing or is it caused by osteoarthritis? I also would like to know how to heal bone spurs without surgery if that is even possible. Any information would be great thanks! :)
Osteoarthritis can cause bone spurs to form. Bone spurs a bony growth formed on normal bone and usually forms when the body tries to repair itself by building extra bone. Hence, sometimes, as we age and the slippery tissue in between our joint breaks down and wears away, bone spurs may form in along the edges of the joints. You may wish to find out more information on the common treatment methods in page 2 of the link given here: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/bone-spur-topic-overview  (+ info)

What is the bone called that is located above your heel and behing your akilies?

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I fractured this bone in my foot that the dr. says not everyone has. I checked the internet and i can not find the bone that was shown in my x ray!
I know all the bones and you have me stumped... you might be confused... The lower leg has the tibia and fibula; the foot has the calcaneus, cuboid, navicular, cuneiforms (3), talus, and the metatarsals. Maybe it was part of one of these bones? The little bumps and things on the bones have names too - maybe it was a tubercle?  (+ info)

What is the most common way to break a bone?

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I'm writing a story and I'm trying to write a scene where the character gets in a fight and breaks a bone. Having never actually broken a bone, I turn to you guys for help.

If someone got into a fight, how hard would they have to be hit to break a bone? What bone would be broken? (I'm thinking more of arm or collar bone or something, rather than just nose.) If they put it up and someone hit their arm, could it break it? Or would it have to be hit against something harder?
Usually it's a 'slip & fall' that breaks a bone.
It would have to be a mighty punch to break someones bone (and not your own as well).
If they were pushed and fell awkardly, that's another story.  (+ info)

What happens to the bone site where bone is taken for bone augmentation?

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I have read here that if bone augmentation is required for dental implant it is better to get from the patient's own bone - chin or lower jaw as there is no rejection. What happens then to the site where it was taken? does it grow again to gain the original that was taken (even for
older patients)? Also how big usually is taken for sinus lift/bone augmentation on the upper jaw both sides-and is it safe if this is done
in the dental surgery and using local anaesthesia as general will have
more complications? Thank you.
I got an implant and they used cow bone, and it was fine.
So I'm not quite sure about the answers to your questions. It's best to ask your surgeon.   (+ info)

If you hit a bone hard, is it normal to form a lump on the bone? How long does it last?

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Long story, but a few weeks ago my dog's head hit me on the bone beneath my eye REAL hard. I put ice on it almost directly after it happened, so luckily I didn't get a black eye, but it did swell up. Once the swelling went down, I noticed that the bone seemed to form a bump. It is still sore if pressure is applied and I'm hoping that it didn't do anything to my sinus' (although I have been having weird allergy like symptoms since). Is the bump on the bone normal? I heard that if you hit a bone hard, it forms calcium deposits to help it heal.
I would definitely see your regular medical doctor, but I hit my knee very hard once while skiing and it had a knot on it that never really bruised and it was there for quite a while and then disappeared. You probably have deep tissue bruising but something that will probably heal over time. Best to go to the doctor though to alleviate your fears. Good luck  (+ info)

What is it called when bone regrows back?

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It's not just about bone growing back. The thing I would like to know is when bone grows back after hitting an object without stopping until your knuckle bones crack. Then when this happens new bone is replaced in where the bones cracked then strengthening your knuckles allowing them to last longer. I would like to know what the word for that is. I know it has one I just forgot what it's called.
the bones (phalanges, metacarpals) involved in the knuckle joints do not actually crack... the cracking sound is from air pockets in the joint capsules that pop. No idea what you are on about with new bone forming on your knuckles - if that actually happened you would soon not be able to move them.

New bone formation is called just that - the first stage is woven bone, and when healed and remodeled it is called lamellar bone. This can happen for loads of reasons - fractures, periostitis, various other infections such as TB or syphilis... the list can go on and on.  (+ info)

What are the differnces between bruised bone or broken bone?

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My symtums are a swollen foot, pain but it dos not feel hot like when you break a bone. I stubbed my toe a few weeks ago.
Not a lot of difference from the standpoint of pain and length of time for healing. But with a fracture, you may have displacement, so you should have the bone xrayed to rule out fracture. A bone bruise can take months to heal, just like a fracture.  (+ info)

How do bones grow?, What Happens when a bone separates through a growth plate?

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I'm 14 and I'm doing a report on an injury that I experienced and I would like to know how bones grow and what happens when a bone separates through the growth plate. Please don't answer unless you know your stuff. Also, make it easy to understand!
Thanks
Connective tissue

if a bone is broken it will connect the tissues. thats why doctors give you casts- the bone rebuilds the tissue  (+ info)

How painful is it to give bone marrow to someone that needs it?

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I like to donate blood when I can, but now I am starting to consider donating bone marrow too. Is there anyone on here that has donated their bone marrow before and can you tell me how painful it was, and if you believe it was worth it?

Any detail will be helpful.

Thanks!
it hurts like hell but's it worth it to help a poor soul in need.  (+ info)

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