Bone Graft Harvesting Surgery anterior iliac crest neuro-surgical multimedia. Illustrates the surgical technique for performing the removal of cancellous bone from the anterior iliac crest using an excised cortical window approach. This bone is used elsewhere in the body to assist bony fusion. Also shown is the patient position, skin preparation and incision, the surgical approach, the removal of the cancellous bone, application of a hemostasis pad and finally wound closure. The goal of the bone graft harvesting procedure is to obtain a sufficient amount of bone graft for the fusion operation, while minimizing the effects of its removal. Bone morphogenetic proteins are a group of naturally occurring proteins that have been shown to attract bone-forming cells, and to stimulate cells to form bone, a process called osteo-induction. They can be made in laboratory. Visit http://www.medilaw.tv for more information. Bone Graft Harvesting Surgery anterior iliac crest neuro-surgical multimedia.