Tissue services
About our tissue services |
Who benefits? | Our
processing partners
Who benefits from donated tissues?
 Bone
- Used in spinal surgeries
- Used in reconstructive surgeries to repair broken bones.
- Large donated bone grafts can be an alternative for people
facing arm and leg amputations
Soft tissue
- Used to repair tendons and ligaments from sports or other
injuries
- Aids in strengthening the bladder for individuals with
incontinence
Veins
- Used to restore circulation for people with blocked veins and
arteries
- Donated veins can be used in heart bypass surgery
- Often used for dialysis access needs
Eyes
- Donated corneas are used to restore vision for those who have
blindness
- Donated sclera is used for those who have injured that part of
the eye
- Can also be used for research and for ophthalmology education
Skin
- Used as a temporary dressing for burn victims
- Aids in strengthening the bladder for individuals with
incontinence
Heart Valves
- Used to replace diseased valves in adults and children
- Repairs congenital defects in children
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