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Bone marrow from hip

Bone marrow from hip

Overview

Bone marrow may be harvested from the hip (iliac bone) to serve as bone grafts elsewhere in the body.

Review Date 1/25/2022

Updated by: Todd Gersten, MD, Hematology/Oncology, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Wellington, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.