The brain is a wondrous organ. When it fails, the brain and central nervous system can produce some devastating and debilitating conditions.

In order to conduct meaningful studies of various brain disorders, it is essential for research scientists to have access to brain tissue, so that experiments can be designed which identify anatomical differences. No two brains are the same. They are all shaped, sized and organized differently.

Brain studies help surgeons pinpoint critical areas within millimeters which is the precision needed to plan surgery. Determining where to make an opening in the skull and how to separate the abnormality from the surrounding brain tissue gets us closer to our goal of a cure with no residual neurological impairment.

Your donation may be used to help scientists gain better and new understandings about the complex organ of the brain.

Major discoveries in spine surgery and treatments for genetic bone diseases are made possible through your donation.

Our spines are the backbone (literally) and foundation of our bodies. Our brains communicate to the other parts of our bodies through the nervous system which originate in the brain and flow down the spinal column. A misaligned, damaged or crooked spine will inhibit the nervous system which can affect many organ functions and systems in the body.

A healthy spine is crucial in the health and well-being of man. Medical researchers utilize donors to understand the causes of spinal disorders and spinal degeneration. To improve the outcome of surgical procedures one must understand the mechanics of spine surgery and relevant studies to assess the outcome of various procedures and therapies.

Donors are needed for studies that are currently being conducted to treat the spine from degenerative disk disease, osteoporosis, whiplash, sporting injuries, paralysis and genetic disorders among many others.

The hip joint functions as one of the most important joints in the human body. Designed for both mobility and stability, when it's working properly, it lets you walk, sit, bend, and turn without pain. It also functions as an important shock absorber to the torso and upper body. A painful hip can severely affect your ability to lead a full and active life. Injury or disease can damage your hip in several ways, resulting in a broken or deteriorated bone, irritated bursae (fluid-filled sacs), or worn cartilage.

Hip fractures are a common injury for older people. Over the last twenty five years, major advancements in hip replacement surgery have made remarkable improvements in patient outcomes. Unfortunately, complications are still very common in patients who sustain a hip fracture and are a cause of morbidity and functional decline among older people.   There is more work to be done in developing new and innovative treatment techniques to improve patient outcomes.

Donating to medical research and education is a lasting gift that can help make advancements in understanding and treating complicated disorders of the hip.

Knees are complex, weight-bearing joints that provide your body with flexibility, support, and a wide range of motion. Soft tissue knee injuries are some of the most common and clinically challenging musculoskeletal disorders to treat.

Your knee joint is made up of cartilage, bones, ligaments, tendons and bursae (fluid-filled sacs) that surround the knee and form the joint itself. When any of these structures is hurt or diseased it causes problems with walking and flexibility.  Because of the complexity of the knee joint, establishing clear-cut diagnostic and therapeutic objectives for these injuries and conditions is critical to treatment plans.

Medical educators and researchers use cadaver knees for analyzing the complex structure of the knee to gain insight in improving existing therapeutic models and in developing new treatment and therapies.  Your compassionate donation can greatly help educators and researchers in finding cures.