Healing Process

Question 1

Phases of healing

Answer 1

1. Inflammatory response
2. Fibroblastic repair
3. Maturation/remodeling

Question 2

Inflammatory Stage

Answer 2

Cell injury causes altered metabolism and the release of materials that initial the inflammatory response.
Characterized by: redness, warmth, swelling, tenderness.

Question 3

Parts of Inflammatory stage

Answer 3

1. Cellular response
2. Vascular Reaction
3. Chemical Response
4. Platelet Plug
5. Clot formation

Question 4

Chronic Inflammation

Answer 4

occurs when acute inflammatory response does not eliminate the injuring agent
occurs when the cell is not returned to its normal physiologic state.

Question 5

Fibroblastic repair

Answer 5

characterized by: scar/collagen formation
48hrs- 6weeks
signs of inflammation subside, granulation tissue forms.
Synthesis of collagen, elastin and ground substance. can form fibrosis

Question 6

Maturation remodeling

Answer 6

characterized by: modification and adaption of scar/collagen tissue.
3 weeks- several years depending on the injury

Question 7

Wolff’s Law

Answer 7

the body responds to stress and will adapt

Question 8

Injury management- acute inflammation

Answer 8

PRICE, limit swelling and circulation. decrease pain, pro-inflammatory chemicals, metabolism
prevent further tissue damage while minimizing loss of function

Question 9

Injury management- Fibroblastic repair

Answer 9

increase circulation.

prevent further tissue damage while minimizing loss of function

Question 10

Injury management- Maturation remodeling

Answer 10

increase scar length/mobility

restore normal joint and muscle function.