Osteoporosis - Tissue - deceased donors

Essential information

Obligatory

Structural bone:

Must not donate if:
Donor has, or is at risk of, osteoporosis.

Discretionary

May be acceptable for donation of non-weight bearing bone.

Supporting information

See if relevant

• Steroid therapy

Reason for change:

Entry carried over from previous Edition.

Version details:

TD-DSG Edition 203 Release 02 (01 November 2007)