PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Inflammation. Inflammation, the next stage of wound healing occurs within the first 24 hours after injury and can last for up to 2 weeks in normal wounds and significantly longer in chronic non-healing wounds (Figure 23.3).

Detailed explanation-2: -Inflammation occurs within the first 1 – 2 hours after injury, peaks at around 1 – 3 days, and generally lasts for a couple of weeks. During inflammation you may experience some swelling and heat around your injury. This is a completely normal and natural part of the healing process.

Detailed explanation-3: -The inflammatory response has four phases: inflammatory inducers (infection or tissue damage), inflammatory sensors (mast cells and macrophages), inflammatory mediators (cytokines, chemokines, etc.) and the tissues that are affected. Each phase has many options that are triggered based on the type pathogen introduced.

Detailed explanation-4: -Acute-swelling stage. Sub-acute – regenerative stage. Chronic – scar tissue maturation and remodelling stage.