The Role of Physical Therapies in Wound Healing and Assisted Scarring.

ABSTRACT: Wound healing (WH) is a complex multistep process in which a failure could lead to a chronic wound (CW). CW is a major health problem and includes leg venous ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, and pressure ulcers. CW is difficult to treat and affects vulnerable and pluripathological patients. On the other hand, excessive scarring leads to keloids and hypertrophic scars causing disfiguration and sometimes itchiness and pain. Treatment of WH includes the cleaning and careful handling of injured tissue, early treatment and prevention of infection, and promotion of healing. Treatment of underlying conditions and the use of special dressings promote healing. The patient at risk and risk areas should avoid injury as much as possible. This review aims to summarize the role of physical therapies as com

SUBMITTER: Fernandez-Guarino M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10144139 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature