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Bone graft

Alternative Names: Autograft; Allograft Expectations after surgery: Most bone grafts help the bone defect to heal with little risk of graft rejection. Convalescence: Text Continues Below Recovery time depends on the injury or defect being treated and generally varies from 1 to 10 days. Vigorous exercise may be restricted for up to 3 months.

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