%0 Journal Article %J J Bone Joint Surg Am %D 1986 %T Bone allografts of femoral heads: procurement and storage %A Tomford,W. W. %A Ploetz,J. E. %A Mankin,H. J. %K *Femur Head / transplantation %K Freezing %K Humans %K Quality Control %K Specimen Handling / *methods / standards %K Tissue Banks %K Tissue Preservation / *methods / standards %X Orthopaedists are increasingly using femoral heads as bone grafts, which can be easily stored by freezing without elaborate equipment and with minimum personnel involved. Our experience has shown that if standard sterile techniques are followed in procurement and storage, an abundant supply of useful allografts can be ensured. %B J Bone Joint Surg Am %7 31503 %V 68 %P 534 - 7 %8 Apr %G eng %N 4 %M 3957976