Tibial autogenous cancellous bone as an alternative donor site in maxillofacial surgery: a preliminary report

This preliminary report reviews the use of the proximal tibial metaphysis as an alternative to other bone graft donor sites. A series of 21 cancellous grafts were procured from 20 patients using a predictable orthopedic approach. A singular finding was the overall lack of morbidity at the donor site and the apparent favorable quality and quantity of the procured bone. Data describing the use of tibial cancellous bone grafting in a wide range of maxillofacial reconstructive procedures are presented.