| Tissue |
Function |
How
it benefits a tissue transplant recipient |
| Bone
|
Supports
the body and protects vital organs |
Facial
reconstruction, limb salvage, correction of birth defects, cancer
treatments, spinal and oral surgeries |
| Fascia
|
Fibrous
tissue that covers muscles |
Used
to repair tendons, muscle, ligaments and deformities |
| Heart
Valves |
Directs
the flow of blood in the heart |
Used
for patients with valve defects, especially in children |
| Saphenous
and Femoral Veins |
Provides
a port and structure for the flow of blood through the body |
Used
in coronary bypass surgery as well as femoral bypass in the legs |
| Skin |
Protects
the body against injury, infection and dehydration |
Used
in the treatment of burn patients; Also has many applications in
plastic surgery and dental reconstruction |
| Tendons |
Attaches
muscle to bone |
For
use in joint injuries |
| Pericardium |
Protective
lining around the heart |
Used
for Dura Mater replacement in brain surgery |
| Corneas/Eyes |
Corneas
allow light to enter the eye; Sclera is the white of the eye which
provides structure and support |
If
whole eyes are donated, the corneas can be used for transplant
for corneal blindness and the sclera can be used for oral grafts
in dental procedures or in the treatment of Glaucoma
|
