Lindsay R et al. (2006) A novel tetracycline labeling schedule for longitudinal evaluation of the short-term effects of anabolic therapy with a single iliac crest bone biopsy: early actions of ...

Each needle is 2.5 cm. long. This affords good leverage and ensures adequate penetration of the bone marrow. Since the iliac crest is very hard bone, considerable thrusting force is required in ...

This column describes how to obtain a bone marrow sample by way of aspiration from the iliac crest and proximal humerus of the dog and cat for the assessment and diagnosis of bone marrow disease.

About 5 percent of the bone marrow is taken from the iliac crest. Usually, the donor's bone marrow regenerates completely within 2 to 4 weeks. Local wound pain can occur, similar to a contusion.