[Indications, technic and results of autogenic bone transplantations]

The results of autogenous bone grafts to reconstruct defects created by fractures, pseudarthrosis, osteotomies and tumor-like lesions were analyzed in 397 cases. In the different fields of indication the grafts were repaired in approximately the same time and incidence. Stabile conditions at the site of defect are of utmost importance. Mostly the grafts were taken from the iliac crest and there the 0.3% incidence of postoperative hematoma is low. For a solid repair of the defect the grafts should not only fill the gap but also bridge the defect from fragment to fragment.