Guest guest Posted January 10, 2004 Report Share Posted January 10, 2004 There's been a lot of talk about bone grafts (using hip bone, cadaver bone, etc) lately. Does everyone need a bone graft during surgery? I'll be getting surgery done for an open bite but I don't remember my surgeon mentioning anything about a bone graft. Also, are headaches a frequent problem during recovery from surgery? I've heard that even long after a person's surgery, headaches occur more often and are more severe than they were before surgery was done. Thanks a lot for any comments. ~Kirstin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2004 Report Share Posted January 10, 2004 No. Not everyone needs bone grafts at all. Ask your doc what he plans, if you're worried about it. No, headaches are not a frequent problem. If you're having upper, you will probably have congestion and swelling immediately post op, but many people find that au contraire, their headaches they've suffered before surgery go away afterward. Isn't that a nice side benefit!?! Best, Cammie > There's been a lot of talk about bone grafts (using hip bone, cadaver > bone, etc) lately. Does everyone need a bone graft during surgery? > I'll be getting surgery done for an open bite but I don't remember my > surgeon mentioning anything about a bone graft. > > Also, are headaches a frequent problem during recovery from surgery? > I've heard that even long after a person's surgery, headaches occur > more often and are more severe than they were before surgery was done. > Thanks a lot for any comments. > > ~Kirstin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2004 Report Share Posted January 10, 2004 No. Not everyone needs bone grafts at all. Ask your doc what he plans, if you're worried about it. No, headaches are not a frequent problem. If you're having upper, you will probably have congestion and swelling immediately post op, but many people find that au contraire, their headaches they've suffered before surgery go away afterward. Isn't that a nice side benefit!?! Best, Cammie > There's been a lot of talk about bone grafts (using hip bone, cadaver > bone, etc) lately. Does everyone need a bone graft during surgery? > I'll be getting surgery done for an open bite but I don't remember my > surgeon mentioning anything about a bone graft. > > Also, are headaches a frequent problem during recovery from surgery? > I've heard that even long after a person's surgery, headaches occur > more often and are more severe than they were before surgery was done. > Thanks a lot for any comments. > > ~Kirstin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2004 Report Share Posted January 10, 2004 No. Not everyone needs bone grafts at all. Ask your doc what he plans, if you're worried about it. No, headaches are not a frequent problem. If you're having upper, you will probably have congestion and swelling immediately post op, but many people find that au contraire, their headaches they've suffered before surgery go away afterward. Isn't that a nice side benefit!?! Best, Cammie > There's been a lot of talk about bone grafts (using hip bone, cadaver > bone, etc) lately. Does everyone need a bone graft during surgery? > I'll be getting surgery done for an open bite but I don't remember my > surgeon mentioning anything about a bone graft. > > Also, are headaches a frequent problem during recovery from surgery? > I've heard that even long after a person's surgery, headaches occur > more often and are more severe than they were before surgery was done. > Thanks a lot for any comments. > > ~Kirstin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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