JPAC Joint United Kingdom (UK) Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services Professional Advisory Committee

Chondromalacia

DiscretionaryAccept.
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Drug Index - preparations which may affect platelet function
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Surgery
Additional InformationThis is caused by abnormal softening or degeneration of the cartilage of joints. It especially affects the knee in adolescents and is thought to be related to rapid growth. The condition itself is not a reason to defer but treatment or disability caused by the condition may be relevant to donation.
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DSG-WB Edition 203, Release 01.