ADDRESSING SURGICAL RECOVERY:

The normal healing cascade in surgical care is similar to that of wound healing. What makes surgical care unique is that it is an intentional wound in a controlled environment. Disruptions in the normal wound healing cascade can occur with internal surgical cuts (injuries) or strains on tendons and ligaments as well as the external surgical approach incision or wound. Protecting these environments can help improve patient outcomes.

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