Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Bone marrow aspiration is an essential procedure for diagnosing hematological conditions and therapeutic applications, such as bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) therapy for non-union of bones. This report presents a case of a 35-year-old male with femoral non-union treated with BMAC, requiring the collection of a large bone marrow aspirate volume. A novel, low-cost modification to the standard bone marrow aspiration apparatus was developed using components from an intravenous (IV) drip set, including a rubber bulb connector and a luer lock connector. This modification enhanced suction efficiency and facilitated the safe collection of 90 ml of bone marrow aspirate in a single session. The procedure was completed without complications, and the cost of modification was minimal. This case demonstrates the potential of simple, low-cost innovations to improve procedural efficiency, particularly in resource-limited settings.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.76612
Authors: Siddharth Jain, Hardik Kharbanda, Priya Maheshwari, Aasim Khan, Sonal Mishra
Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal
Language: English
Subfield: Emergency Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405917367