Question

An 18-year-old male lacerated his hand while explaining the inherent superiority of the jayhawk compared to a tiger, punches a window with a tiger decal. I suspect alcohol was involved. His hand required primary closure with sutures which were removed a week after injury. The most accurate description of his wound would be:

Option 1: Hypertrophic scar.
Option 2: Keloid.
Option 3: Contracture.
Option 4: Healing by primary intention.

Answer 1

The most accurate description of the wound healing process after being sutured is healing by primary intention, which involves direct closure leading to a minimal scar.

Step-by-step explanation:

After a hand laceration that was closed with sutures, the most accurate description of the wound healing process would be healing by primary intention. This type of healing occurs when the edges of the wound are directly closed together, typically with sutures, staples, or adhesives, leading to a minimal scar.

Hypertrophic scars and keloids both involve an overproduction of scar tissue but differ in their growth patterns; hypertrophic scars remain within the boundaries of the original wound, while keloids spread beyond those boundaries. A contracture is a type of scarring that results in skin and underlying tissues pulling together, which can lead to a restriction in movement. However, in this case, with the wound having been sutured, the description that fits best is healing by primary intention.