| This treatment involves biological repair of the defect with autologous tissue. |
| If you have had an autologous transplant, your body will not reject the bone marrow. |
| Based on these findings, the use of autologous transfusions in orthopedic procedures is expected to increase. |
| If you are not able to have an autologous transplant, the doctors will try to find a bone marrow donor for an allogenic transplant. |
| In an autologous transplant, stem cells are removed from the patient and frozen for later use. |
| Reconstructive techniques involve using autologous tissue grafts, tissue expanders, and implants or a combination of these. |
