title: Wound healing in podiatric surgery.
abstract: The type, phases, and complications of wound closure are reviewed. A basic understanding of these physiologic principles will aid the surgeon in planning more advanced wound healing techniques.
authors: Atlanta Hospital, Georgia.
authors: C F
authors: CF
authors: Fenton
mesh_terms: D002921:Cicatrix / Q000517:prevention & control; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000503:physiopathology; D013997:Time Factors; D014945:Wound Healing; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery