What are allografts used for?
Bone and tissue allografts are used for a variety of reasons. For example, they are used to replace damaged heart valves and skin. They are also frequently used in orthopedic surgery to replace tendons or bones damaged by trauma, tumors or other conditions. Bone and tissue allografts are used in a variety of procedures that can save lives, repair limbs, relieve pain or enhance a patient’s quality of life.