Granulation tissue forms new connective tissue and blood vessels during wound healing. It grows from wound base and can fill wounds of any size. Appears light red/dark pink, soft, moist, and bumpy with hemorrhages
Wounds are any disruption of living tissue, acute or chronic. Acute wounds result from direct trauma, chronic from underlying diseases. Common causes include diabetes, venous/arterial insufficiency, and pressure ulcers
Healing involves repairing damaged tissues and resuming normal functioning. Healing occurs through regeneration or repair mechanisms. Most organs heal using both regeneration and repair processes
Soft tissue connects and supports internal organs and bones. Includes muscle, tendons, ligaments, fat, blood vessels, fasciae, and synovial membranes. Contains collagen, elastin, and ground substance in extracellular matrix. Fibroblasts are main cells producing fibers and ground substance
Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme derived from pineapple stems. It is well absorbed orally with up to 40% of its activity detected in blood. Eight basic proteolytically active components have been detected in pineapple stem
Wound is a physical injury where skin or mucous membrane is broken. Wounds can be classified by thickness, complexity, age, origin, and type. Types include superficial, incised, crush, lacerated, stab, contused, and secondary wounds