Allograft vs. autograft bone grafts

Bone grafts treat traumatic injuries and help rejuvenate aging joints. Autografts use tissue from a person’s own body, while allografts use tissue from another person’s body.

The different types of bone graft surgeries have varying benefits and potential risks. Doctors consider autografts the gold standard, but these grafts also have a higher risk of complications at the surgical site.

Read on to learn more about allografts, autografts, and what they involve.