The iliac crest is the most prominent part of the ilium, the largest of the three bones that make up the bony pelvis or hip bone. Pain can occur due to wear, tear, and trauma. Exercises, stretches, ...

The Ilium is the largest of the 3 pelvic (hip) bones. It has2 parts - a large wing shaped upper part called the ala, and a smaller lower part called the body. The iliac crest is the top border of the ...

PHOENIX — While some surgeons look to percutaneous iliac crest aspirate injections as an alternative to open bone grafting for nonunions, a new study reveals high failure rates with the procedure.

Autogenous bone grafting is often done in orthopaedic surgery for a variety of conditions. The iliac crest is currently the most common donor site for obtaining autogenous bone graft. We searched the ...

PHILADELPHIA — Few studies have examined bone graft harvest site complications, but a new prospective study has now identified a relatively high rate of persistent pain and morbidity after iliac crest ...

Q: Hip Aches - Iliac Crest: I have been running for about 8 months now and have worked my way up to five mile jogs from half mile jogs back in January. For the last month or so my hips (the top side ...

Back mice is a nonmedical term used to describe painful lumps on or near the lower back and hips. A 2016 article published inPain Physician describes back mice as “firm, rubbery, mobile nodules that ...

An investigation of morbidity experienced by patients following iliac crest graft procedures for augmentation of the maxilla or mandible. When treatment options are being discussed with a patient, it ...

Injury to the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (Bernhardt's syndrome) or meralgia paresthetica occurs after harvest of the bone from the anterior iliac crest. The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve is a ...