Cadaveric bone donation
I write this letter as a retired (and first) Dean of the Kanyakumari Government Medical College, Tamil Nadu. Though common, there has hardly been any cadaveric bone donation (it aids quality of life and mobility) in recent years, particularly during the COVID-19 period. Contrary to perception, it is easy to do and does not result in disfigurement as only a portion of the bone is removed. The ribs, clavicle, iliac crest and the fibula are the bones most commonly removed in pieces and stored in a bone bank. When compared to organ donation, it is less expensive and time-consuming. According to data, 248 bone donations were made from 2018 to 2023.
Dr. Arunachalam,
