What is a laceration? Crack wounds are mechanical wounds. As the name suggests, the skin is torn open by the application of force, usually by a blunt object. This results in uneven wound edges and tissue bridges, i.e. the tissue under the skin is not completely separated, but in some cases is still connected to … Laceration causes, symptoms and diagnosis
Diagnosis A laceration is always preceded by the application of mechanical force. After a thorough inspection of the wound edges and the depth of the wound, a diagnosis of a laceration can be made. The wound and wound edges are irregular. The depth of the wound typically reveals tissue bridges caused by uneven application of … Diagnosis | Laceration causes, symptoms and diagnosis
Complications of a laceration As with any injury, the wound can become infected. The skin barrier is defective and germs can penetrate the skin from outside and multiply there. If these enter the bloodstream, in the worst case the infection can spread throughout the body. Lacerations can bleed heavily and be very painful. This can … Complications of a laceration | Laceration causes, symptoms and diagnosis
