Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD Key Takeaways The ilium, a bone that forms part of the pelvis, helps bear weight and supports the spine when you stand and move.Ilium pain can be caused by ...

Injury to the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (Bernhardt's syndrome) or meralgia paresthetica occurs after harvest of the bone from the anterior iliac crest. The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve is a ...

Humans are the only primates that walk on two legs. Scientists believe that their uniquely shaped pelvis, the bones that connect the spine to the legs, makes this possible. However, researchers didn’t ...

Autogenous bone grafting continues to be the most desirable alternative for treatment of a number of common orthopaedic conditions. Autogenous bone graft has the advantage of being accessible during ...