About Donation
Approximately 450,00 Americans needed a tissue transplant in 2019.
Bone
Bones from the arms and the legs are used for various types of transplantation such as vertebral discs, grafts, bone reconstruction and dental work.
Tendons
Tendons are most commonly used in sports related injuries such as ACL reconstruction. They are also used to attach bones and muscles and repair damaged joints.
Skin
Donated skin is used to treat burn victims and aid in breast reconstruction after mastectomies.
Over 100,000 skin grafts were performed in 2019.
Cardiac Tissue
Cardiac tissues are used for vein, artery and valve reconstruction.
Birth Tissue
The placenta can be used for treatment of non-healing wounds, burns, spinal procedures and some ocular and dental procedures.