<p>S had broken his humerus bone (bone from the elbow to shoulder) had surgery to have a plate put in. After 6 monthe the bone has not fused together. He is now looking at a bone graft. Doc has said taking the bone from the hip is the best choice but is probably more painful than the surgery itself. Anyone have a bone graft done that was taken from the hip. Can you tell me your experiences. Thanks for anyones input.</p>
<p>Both daughters, adopted from Korea as infants with cleft lip and palate, had hip to gumline bone grafts at about age ten. Older daughter, now age 22, was in hospital on morphine drip for about three days, then on crutches for a few days when she got home with pain meds necessary due to pain. Younger daughter, now age 21, same procedure, didn’t even use morphine drip after first day in hospital, just ibuprofen, and never used crutches at all, walked around our block (1/2 mile) the day she got home from the hospital. So I think yes, expect pain, but I think it’s very individual how much. I hope for your S it’s easy.</p>
<p>Thanks NYdancemom. One more question. Do either of your daughters have any pain in the hip area now from the graft?</p>
<p>No, neither has had any residual pain, and they have both been serious dancers.</p>