QUALITY OF BONE TRANSPLANTATION PROCEDURE IN WEST-GERMAN ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITALS

We examined the impact of standardisation of allogenous bone transplan tation according to the HIV protection guidelines on procedure quality using a questionnaire. As far as preparation, storage temperature and safety of the transplant are concerned, we showed an improvement in c omparison to previous records. Hepatitis C testing has fallen although it is currently being recommended. According to the risk estimate for donors over 60 years the 3-months HIV test was considered unnecessary and was carried out in only 50% of transplants. In 4.5% of transplant s no precautions against HIV transmission were taken.