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The inflammatory stage is the correct beginning for the healing process, however, the reparative (proliferative stage) follows it.

During the proliferative stage, the body sends increased growth factors, stem cells and biomaterials such as collagen to the injured limb to help the tear heal. Without this stage, the ligament cannot move onto the remodelling stages, where the healed ligament is strengthened.
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Inflammation, Remodelling (consolidation), Remodelling (maturation), Reparative (proliferative)
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The inflammation stage of the ligament healing process must come first - this is where the body reacts to the injury and increases pro-inflammatory markers, which recruit neutrophils and macrophages to the injured limb.

This is what causes swelling, redness and pain in the first 48 hours of the injury.
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Reparative (proliferative), Inflammation, Remodelling (consolidation), Remodelling (maturation)
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The inflammatory and reparative (proliferative) stages are the correct two beginnings of the ligament healing process. However, the remodelling (consolidation) stage comes before the remodelling (maturation) stage.

The consolidation stage occurs between 6 - 10 weeks after the injury and this is when the limb receives extra collagen type I to strengthen the ligament after it has healed.

The maturation stage occurs after 10 weeks and can last up to a year - this is when extra fibrous tissue is turned into scar tissue.
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Inflammation, Reparative (proliferative), Remodelling (maturation), Remodelling (consolidation)
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The remodelling stage comes after the inflammation and reparative stages of ligament healing.

The remodelling stages are where the ligament is strengthened after it heals in the reparative stage.
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Remodelling (consolidation), Reparative (proliferative), Remodelling (maturation), Inflammation
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After a ligament is injured, the first 48 hours are characterised by inflammation, during which stage the injury triggers an increase of pro-inflammatory markers, neutrophils, and macrophages to the injured area. This can produce lots of heat, pain and redness, which is why resting the limb and applying ice is essential in the first 48 hours.

After the inflammatory process, the reparative process begins - this is where new tissue forms. Growth factors, stem cells and biomaterials now surround the injured limb - this lasts several weeks.

The two remodelling sections come last - this is where the tissue is strengthened. The consolidation phase occurs between 6 - 10 weeks of injury, where the limb produces an increased synthesis of collagen type I.

After 10 weeks, the limb enters the maturation stage, where excess fibrous tissue is turned into scar tissue - this can last up to a year.
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Inflammation, Reparative (proliferative), Remodelling (consolidation), Remodelling (maturation)
Concept
Chapter
2693
3974
Ligaments
Topic
145
Orthopaedics
12906
Which of the following options correctly states the stages of the ligament healing process in order?
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