How common is a cornea transplants?
Between 2007 and 2008, more than 2,200 people had their sight restored through a cornea transplant. Heart valves Heart valves can be used to help children born with heart defects and adults with diseased or damaged valves. In 2006, 800 heart valve transplants were carried out in the UK. Bones Bone is used is used to improve or restore mobility and can prevent limb amputation for cancer patients. Bone grafts can also be used in a variety of orthopaedic procedures including joint replacements and spinal surgery. Approximately 10,000 bone transplants are performed every year. Skin Skin can help to save the lives of severe burns victims. A skin graft helps to reduce pain and prepares underlying tissue for later treatment. It also helps to reduce scarring but can take a number of grafts to help a severly affected patient. Cartilage Cartilage is used for reconstruction after injury or during joint replacement surgery. Common reasons for cartilage transplant include injury or wear caused by d
