Bed rest causes complications such as loss of muscle mass, strength and tone; soft tissue change, osteoporosis (bone demineralisation), degenerative joint disease, increased heart rate,
Acute osteomyelitis is usually detectable two weeks after infection has taken place. Only inflammation is seen. If acute osteomyelitis is detected and acted upon urgently,
Healing by first intention or Primary intention healing happens when the wound edges are approximated e.g. by sutures, staples or glue. Healing by second intention
A wound is caused by an external force whereas an ulcer is caused by an internal problem. That was the short answer. The more extended
Necrosis is the cell death that takes place when they have been damaged irreversibly. Necrotis tissue is dead tissue or tissue injured beyond repair –
Debridement is the process of removal of non-viable tissue (necrosis) and foreign material, e.g. sand, from a wound to expose healthy tissue. A wound containing
Biofilm is a mucous substance that bacteria secrete and in which they embed themselves. Biofilms are part of the bacterial defences against the immune system
Capillary action is the movement of water within the spaces of a porous material due to the forces of adhesion, cohesion, and surface tension. In
The microbiota is the population of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses and mites) inhabiting the skin / wound. The microbiome is the wound ecosystem of
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