Where are bone grafts usually taken from?

The most common sites for harvesting bone grafts are:

* The iliac crest (hip bone): This is the most common site for bone grafting, as it provides a large amount of strong, cancellous bone. The bone is harvested from the top of the hip bone, just below the waistline.

* The tibia (shin bone): The tibia is another common site for bone grafting. The bone is harvested from the front of the shin, just below the knee.

* The fibula (smaller shin bone): The fibula is a smaller bone that runs alongside the tibia. It is sometimes used for bone grafting when a smaller amount of bone is needed.

* The humerus (upper arm bone): The humerus is sometimes used for bone grafting when a larger amount of bone is needed. The bone is harvested from the upper arm, just below the shoulder.

* The rib: The rib can also be used to obtain a bone graft, specifically for chest wall reconstruction surgeries or certain types of spinal procedures requiring bone grafting.