laceration

laceration /lac·er·a·tion/ (las″er-a´shun)

1. the act of tearing.

2. a torn, ragged, mangled wound.

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lac·er·a·tion (ls-rshn)

n.

1. A jagged wound or cut.

2. The process or act of tearing tissue.

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Laceration

Also called a tear. Separation of skin or other tissue by a tremendous force, producing irregular edges.

Mentioned in: Fingertip Injuries, Wounds

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laceration

[las′ərā′shən]

Etymology: L, lacerare, to tear

1 the act of tearing or slashing.

2 a torn, jagged wound. lacerate, v., lacerated, adj.

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laceration,

n a wound produced by tearing; the process of tearing.

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laceration

1. the act of tearing.

2. a wound produced by the tearing of body tissue, as distinguished from a cut or incision.

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laceration

Shearing of a mucocutaneous or other surface, often with visible briding of connective tissue. See Cerebral laceration.

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Patient discussion about laceration.

Q. I am scheduled for scope surgery for a torn meniscus on my knee and what is the duration for recovery? Has anyone had this surgery for a torn meniscus? How did you deal with this recovery?

A. The recovery process is individual, and you cannot predict it in advance. I know someone who has done it and was able to go back to exercising regularly after 2 months. I would think the recovery from the surgery itself is a matter of few weeks until you can walk properly, however you should still give your knee a break and rest for a while after.