There are many circumstances under which a patient may require a bone or tissue transplant (bones, tendons and ligaments) – also known as allograft. In some cases, tissue donation saves lives. More often, it’s use greatly impacts the recipient’s life by improving wellbeing and mobility.

Donated bone and tissue can be grafted to replace bone which has been lost as a result of tumours, or through other diseases or trauma. It is also used to aid fracture healing, strengthen hip and knee joint replacements, repair curvatures of the spine (scoliosis) in children and adolescents, repair facial bone deformities and rebuild the jaw line to allow dental implants to be attached. Soft tissues such as tendons can be used for sports injuries.