Principles Of Soft Tissue Injuries Flashcards
1
Q
What are the basic constituents of soft tissues
A
Tissue fibres
Tissue fluid
Blood
2
Q
What is the speed of repair dependent on
A
Magnitude of the injury
Level of blood supply to the area
Age of the patient
Secondary and tertiary compensation
3
Q
Order of healing
A
Muscle heals quickest
Then ligaments
Then fibrous fascia
4
Q
Why is fibrous fascia the slowest to heal?
A
Poor blood supply
