Bone banks offer a bunch of advantages:
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Ready supply of bones: They ensure there are always bones on hand for surgeries.
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Shorter wait times: Patients don’t have to wait for a donor, leading to quicker procedures and recovery.
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Less pain: Sometimes surgeons can use the donor’s bone (allograft) instead of taking a piece from the same person’s body (autograft), which can be less painful.
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Safe transplants: Bones are carefully screened and sterilized to minimize infection risks.
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Advancements in bone care: Bone banks work with researchers to develop new treatments for bone-related conditions.