Effects of plane mechanical forces in wound healing in humans

Cacou, C.; Muir, I.F.

Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 40(1): 38-41

1995


ISSN/ISBN: 0035-8835
PMID: 7738896
Document Number: 441677
The effects of the application of external forces acting in the plane of the skin on early scars during healing were investigated. A simple apparatus was developed for this purpose. The scars were followed up for a minimum of 12 months postoperatively and all settled well.

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