Thursday, 31 December 2009

Factors known to delay healing

GENERAL

Steroids & NSAIDS

Temperature (lower rate when colder)


Protein Deficiency


Age



LOCAL

  • Poor blood supply / ischaemia
  • Adhesion to bone or other underlying tissue
  • Continued inflammation
  • Drying of wound
  • Excessive movement (restarts inflammation)

"Tissue healing is a complex and dynamic system which enables effective repair of damaged tissue."

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