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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 2/2/2023

Updated by: Mark Levin, MD, Hematologist and Oncologist, Monsey, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.