Nonunion treatment: iliac crest bone graft techniques.

Abstract

In the management of nonunions, detailed surgical treatment plans will vary depending on the underlying etiology of the specific case. Iliac crest autogenous bone grafting, although associated with donor site complications, continues to be a necessary part of the treatment of many nonunions. This article summarizes the classification of nonunions and the use of iliac crest autogenous bone grafting, the standard against which any new technique must be measured.