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. 2007 Oct;73(5):551-7.

The use of allografts in paediatric orthopaedic surgery

Pierre-Louis Docquier  1 , Laurent Paul, Maryline Mousny, Olivier Cornu, Christian Delloye
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  • PMID: 18019908

The use of allografts in paediatric orthopaedic surgery

Pierre-Louis Docquier et al. Acta Orthop Belg. 2007 Oct.

Abstract

Autograft harvesting in a growing child sometimes leads to disastrous consequences. Allograft can advantageously replace autograft in the majority of the cases. This overview presents the most frequently used allografts in paediatric orthopaedic surgery and discusses their benefits. Illustrative cases are presented to highlight specific indications.

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