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Tendons are connective tissues that attach muscles to bones

Tendons are strong, white fibrous bands that connect muscles to bones. They play an important role in the musculoskeletal system, contributing to the body’s stability and strength.

Tendons play an essential role in many body activities, including:

• Walking, running, and jumping
• Lifting heavy objects
• Swinging arms, twisting the body
• Maintaining balance

Donated tendons can be used to help reconstruct damaged joints and restore mobility.

Why do some people need tendon grafts?

Some people need tendon grafts due to many factors such as trauma (tendon tears, fractures), diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, tendinitis), tendon degeneration over time, or congenital deformities. Tendon grafting helps restore movement to damaged joints.

Why donate tendons?

Your decision to donate tendons can change someone’s life completely.

Most people can donate tendons

Anyone can register their decision to become a tendon donor after death, with no age limit. In addition, there are very few health conditions that completely preclude organ donation.

If you would like to donate tendons or other body parts, please register here:

[Organ and Tissue Donation Registration]

Additional information:

• The donation process is typically done at the time of organ donation, after death.
• Tendons are usually taken from the ankles, knees, or hamstrings, but they can also be taken from other parts of the body.
• The donated tendons are processed and stored in a tissue bank until they are needed for a transplant.
• Tendon grafts can help relieve pain, improve joint function, and delay or prevent the need for joint replacement surgery.

By donating tendons, you can make a real difference in someone’s life. Please consider registering to become a donor today.