Bone Tissue
Transplants of musculoskeletal tissues can be used to replace bone tissue, tendons and ligaments. They might be lost, damaged or diseased because of cancer, severe trauma, degenerative joint disease, arthritis and other conditions.
A few examples: large bone allografts (human donor tissue) may be used to replace bone invaded by cancer. Without such an allograft, the limb of the patient may have to be amputated.
Smaller pieces of bone tissue are used to strengthen areas of a deformed spine or to fill areas where bone tissue has been lost as a result of injury or arthritis.
The transplantation of bone tissue enables surgeons to construct damaged bones as a first step towards functional rehabilitation.
Periodontal disease affects the gums and bone which surround and support the teeth. This can ultimately lead to dental loss.
Allograft tissue is used to supplement existing bone. It encourages new growth and improves the support for teeth.
Damaged tendons and ligaments may be reconstructed as well, thus strengthening the joint and assisting the patient in walking.
When processing bone tissue, grafts are cut in a standard size as much as technically possible. It frequently happens that cortical bone is left over.
This cortical bone is demineralized and used in various Grafton® implants. So, Grafton® is based on demineralized bone tissue mixed with flexible components.
In this area BIS cooperates with Osteotech.
For a full overview of Grafton® tissue, you can visit www.osteotech.com.
Requesting Bone Tissue
Physicians can contact the BIS bone tissue allocation to request tissue.
In consultation with BIS, a suitable graft is selected based on the requirements of the physician.
If there is no suitable graft available, the request will be put on a waiting list.
Transportation can be arranged one working day before the scheduled operation date.
An extensive description of the various tissue types, including tissue code and service fee, is available from BIS bone tissue allocation.
You can call the bone tissue allocation (+31) 71-5795720 or send an e-mail: bone@bisfoundation.nl
