PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

HEALING AND REPAIR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The purpose of the remodeling phase is:
A
decrease swelling
B
reduce the AROM
C
increase strength of repaired or replaced tissue
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The primary purpose of the remodeling phase is the formation of new epithelium and scar tissue and this process can take up to a year or longer to complete. Throughout the remodeling phase, fibroblasts degrade and realign collagen fibers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Remodelling. Remodelling is the final phase of the healing process in which the granulation tissue matures into scar and tissue tensile strength is increased (Figure 23.5).

Detailed explanation-3: -The third phase of healing consists of remodeling, which begins two to three weeks after the onset of the lesion and can last for one year or more. The core aim of the remodeling stage is to achieve the maximum tensile strength through reorganization, degradation, and resynthesis of the extracellular matrix.

Detailed explanation-4: -Remodeling phase – This phase can continue for six months to one year after injury. Collagen continues to increase and the tissue begins to contract with the help of fibroblasts, both of which add strength to the new tissue. Excessive collagen can cause scar tissue formation.

Detailed explanation-5: -After scar tissue forms in the body, it is not permanent. The scar tissue can become stronger and better able to tolerate stretching forces through a process called remodeling. Remodeling scar tissue is a must to ensure that the muscle, tendon, skin, bone, or ligament becomes normal, healthy tissue again.

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