immune disorders
Transplantation of Other Tissues
Cartilage
Cartilage is usually used to repair Ear Defects or nose of children. In adults, it can be used to repair joints damaged by injury or by arthritis. Cartilage may be transplanted successfully without the use of drugs to suppress the immune system ( Suppression of the Immune System ). The body’s immune system attacks transplanted cartilage much less vigorously than other tissues. 