Osteogenesis imperfecta - Tissue - Deceased Donors

Also known as: OI

Essential information

Obligatory

Must not donate.

Discretionary

Skin:

Accept for split skin allografts only; not suitable for the preparation of acellular dermal allografts.

Additional information: Osteogenesis Imperfecta is a congenital disorder that results in defective connective tissue due to defects in the genes relating to production of Collagen I or other connective tissue proteins. Pathology includes bones that fracture easily, loose joints, poor muscle tone and thin, discoloured sclera.