Soft Tissue Healing Flashcards

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What are the 4 stages of soft tissue healing

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Bleeding, Inflammation, Proliferation, Remodelling

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What is remodelling

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When scar tissue is replaced by stronger healthier tissue

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What is Proliferation

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When temporary tissue (granulation tissue) is laid down at the injury site to begin the healing process

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What does R.I.C.E stand for?

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Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

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What does POLICE stand for?

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Protect, Optimally load, Ice, Compress, Elevate

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What does PEACE & LOVE stand for?

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Protection, Elevation, Avoid Anti Inflammatory, Compress, Education & Load, Optimise, Vascularisation, Exercise

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How does Infection effect healing

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If a wound is contaminated then non replicating cells will be present, slowing down the process of healing.

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What are Red Flags for Cauda Equina?

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Numbness/tingling in saddle area, ED, Bi Lateral Sciatic like pain, Urinary problems, Bowel Dysfunction

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What are RED Flags for Malignancy

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Change in bowel habits, sudden unexplained weight loss, bloating, bleeding, yellow itchy skin, lumps, back pain

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What are Red Flags of Fracture

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Age, Trauma, prolonged use of steroids, contusion (bleeding)

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