Donors who have severe pain or disability that makes it difficult for them to get on or off the bleed bed should not donate.
Medicines taken for arthritis may affect platelet function. This can be checked in the Drug Index.
Some individuals may undergo arthroscopy as part of the assessment and investigation of their condition; this is usually performed by a rigid endoscope (see Endoscopy).
Some individuals may receive joint injections to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis. These may be intra-articular (into the joint) or periarticular (around the joint). Treatments may include steroids, hyaluronic acid or platelet rich plasma. Individuals who have received autologous platelet rich plasma must wait at least four months before donation. If the donor is uncertain about the treatment that was given, refer to a DCSO.
|