Granulation of a wound
/ɡɹænjʌleɪʃʌn/ /ʌv/ /ʌ/ /waʊnd/
1. [noun] granulation tissue is a collection of small, microscopic blood vessels and a connective tissue. Its main function is to facilitate wound healing. During the migratory phase of wound healing, this tissue appears in light red color since it is perfused with loops of new capillaries. The excess granulation tissue is called “proud flesh”. It is soft to touch and moist. It is bumpy in appearance and pulseful in palpation. Usually, granulation tissue is not painful. See: https://pediaa.com/what-is-the-difference-between-granulation-tissue-and-granuloma/#Granulation%20Tissue ; Accessed June 17 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can one identify granulation tissue when observing a foot wound?
Granulation tissue appears as light red, bumpy, and moist growth in a foot wound, indicating that small new blood vessels are forming and the healing process is active.
In what way does proud flesh differ from the typical granulation seen in foot wounds?
Proud flesh refers to an excessive growth of granulation tissue. Unlike the normal healing appearance, proud flesh is more prominent and can extend beyond the wound margins on the foot.
Why is the presence of granulation tissue significant during the foot wound healing process?
Granulation tissue signals the active migratory phase of healing. Its vivid appearance, due to new capillary loops, shows that a network of blood vessels is forming to support repair within the foot.