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Mumbai: 81-year-old walks again after rare tendon transplant!
Updated On: 11 September, 2023 08:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
Allograft procedure highlights the importance of bone and tendon donation in medical advancements
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The unfolded Allograft tendon after thawing the folded Allograft tendon before thawing
Unlike organ donation, bone and tendon donation is not a widely embraced concept. However, it’s important to note that bone donation can also bring relief and smiles to recipients, as exemplified by the story of an 81-year-old lady doctor in south Mumbai.
Last year, in June, this octogenarian underwent knee replacement surgery in Ahmedabad. Unfortunately, just a few months later, she was involved in an accident that led to a fracture of her kneecap. Despite multiple surgeries in Ahmedabad, her condition did not improve, and she could not walk due to irreparable damage to the knee muscle tendon.
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