How is tissue damage treated?
Treatment involves rest, compression, elevation, and anti-inflammatory medicine. Ice may be used in the acute phase of injury to reduce swelling. Injections may be needed if pain and swelling persist. If the bursitis is caused by an infection, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics.
How long does tissue damage take to repair?
How Long Do Different Tissues Take to Heal?
| Tissue | Method of Healing | Time-Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle | Regeneration/Repair | Tissue damage still detected up to a year on MRI |
| Ligament | Regeneration/Repair | Laxity noted 6-12 months following injury Severity dependent – up to 1 year |
| Articular Cartilage | Repair | 6-12 months |
How do you treat chronic soft tissue damage?
Chronic soft tissue injuries require a different treatment approach. This often includes resting from the repetitive activity and taking anti-inflammatory medicines as needed. Corticosteroid injections, splinting, and range of motion exercises can also help treat your injury.
What are the 3 stages of tissue repair?
Three Stages of Wound Healing
- Inflammatory phase – This phase begins at the time of injury and lasts up to four days.
- Proliferative phase – This phase begins about three days after injury and overlaps with the inflammatory phase.
- Remodeling phase – This phase can continue for six months to one year after injury.
Can you walk with soft tissue damage?
You have sustained a soft tissue injury (sprain) to your ankle. This can take approximately 6 weeks to heal, although pain and swelling can be ongoing for 3 to 6 months. You may walk on the foot as comfort allows although you may find it easier to walk with crutches in the early stages.
What tissue takes the longest to heal?
Fibrous connective tissues like ligaments and tendons as well as bones, cartilage, and nerves tend to take the longest to heal.
Can you walk on soft tissue damage?
What kind of doctor treats soft tissue injuries?
If you have symptoms of a soft tissue injury, like a muscle strain or sprain, meet with a skilled orthopedic doctor at Dignity Health to receive proper diagnosis and treatment.
How long does severe soft tissue damage take to heal?
Most soft tissue injuries heal within two to three weeks. If you still have significant pain or stiffness one week after a finger injury or two or three weeks after other injuries, you should come back to the Emergency Department.
What tissue heals quickly?
Muscle has a rich blood supply, which is why it is the fastest healing tissue listed above. The circulatory system provides all tissues with nutrients and oxygen – both of which enable the tissue to heal.