Limb Difference

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Acceptability at Recruitment

ACCEPTED - donor must be informed that they may require a central line at donation.

https://www.anthonynolan.org/donation-journey/peripheral-blood-stem-cell-pbsc-donation/having-a-central-line

Acceptability at VT / Work-Up

At VT Consider cause and discuss with medical team. At work up - on a case by case basis in discussion with collection centre.

Donor should be made aware that they may not be able to proceed depending on review at medical appointment.

Individual at Risk

Donor

Explanation of Condition

A limb difference is a term used to describe an arm or leg that is shaped differently or functions in a unique way compared to the typical human anatomy. This includes limbs that are missing, underdeveloped, malformed, or have a significant size difference.


Pseudonyms or Related Conditions

Erb's Palsy


Version

Version 1, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

10th June 2026