types of scar tissue

Question 1

adhesion

Answer 1

when reduced motion at a joint allows cross links to form among collagen fibres reducing ROM

from tissue being in a shortened position for a long time

Question 2

contracture

Answer 2

shortening of CT supporting structures over or around a joint

cant fully lengthen
reduced ROM

Question 3

scar tissue adhesion

Answer 3

occurs w injury w inflammatory process

collagen fibre formation –> random patterns

Question 4

fibrotic adhesions

Answer 4

ongoing chronic inflammation can cause mod-severe ROM restrictions

difficult to eradicate

Question 5

proud flesh

Answer 5

thick dermal granulation tissue resulting from abnormal healing process

disorganized capillaries and collagen fibres

raised red stucture