USE OF CRANIAL BONE ALLOGRAFTS IN COMPARISON WITH ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS

Selecting a graft for the surgical treatment of patients with cranial defects continues to remain an important issue in neurosurgery and maxillofacial surgery. Many pathologies of head tissue associated with severe cerebral edema, head wound infection, or decompressive craniotomy require removal of sections of the cranial bone. Defects that are not surgically covered can cause neurological and physiological disorders. Restoring the integrity of the skull is an important part of the rehabilitation of patients from the standpoint of medical, labor, and social rehabilitation.

Bone allografts have traditionally been used as a promising material for restoring cranial bones. They have become an indispensable tool in orthopedics and reconstructive surgery, capable of restoring functionality and quality of life of patients suffering from bone loss due to injury, disease, or congenital deformities.

In our review article, we examine global clinical experience in the use of bone allografts for cranial operations and new trends in their manufacturing. Recent advances in bone allograft manufacture are making a difference in bone allograft surgery, making it a more viable and effective option for patients in need.

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