Question 1

can subcutaneous scar tissue be fixed to a bone. i banged my anterior tibia last july when i fell down stairs. doctor found scar tissue in x-rays ?

Accepted Answer

May be: Anterior part of tibia does not have much subcutaneous tissue , there is chance for scar tissue attached to bone . Subcuta neous    scarti tissue may be seen in x-ray but it  may or may not be attached   to bone .Better discuss this with your doctor ,he can explain to you,by showing you the x-ray film .

Question 2

scar tissue is a variety of what?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: I'm not sure what your question is.  Scar tissue is a an area of fibrous tissue where there has been an injury.  It has the same building blocks as normal tissue but they are arranged in such a way that they are usually stiffer.  There can be increased blood flow in the area with redness or an increase in pigment.

Question 3

do abortions cause scar tissue?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Frequent abortions, infected abortions and abortions occurring farther along in pregnancy are associated with a condition called asherman's syndrome, which is scarring in the uterus.

Question 4

can scar tissue increase alp levels?

Accepted Answer

No: Scar tissue is fibrotic and is a result of injury rather than a cause.

Question 5

will scar tissue show up on an x ray?

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Usually not: Scar tissue will not show up on routine x-rays.
An MRI on the other hand may be able to locate scar tissue much better.
Good luck.

Question 6

would scar tissue appear ten years aftr surgery?

Accepted Answer

No: Scar tissue appears on a microscopic level within days after surgery, and it usually subsides as much as it ever will after about two years. However, some people develop hypertrophic or keloid scars, and these require additional treatment to improve their appearance.

Question 7

will hyaluronidase injections dissolve scar tissue?

Accepted Answer

Hyaluronidase won't: Hyaluronidase won't help scars.  It helps dissolve hyaluronic acid which is present between collagen fibers but scars are made up of dense collagen bundles which are not affected by hyaluronidase.

Question 8

would it hurt badly to get a piercing in a scar tissue?

Accepted Answer

Piercing a scar: I advise against any piercings through existing clinically significant scar tissue.
Scar tissue is less pliant has poor circulation and poorer healing which could open the door to imperfection or eroding through the piercing. Thanks for your question
dan downey M.D.
Downey plastic surgery
www.Dr-downey.Com.

Question 9

can scar tissue after thyroidectomy appear 5 years later?

Accepted Answer

Keloid: Keloid are thickened scars that occur after surgical procedures. Although, they occur during initial wound healing most frequently, they can sometimes develop a long time after the initial injury. They can be treated with intralesional steroid injections. See a dermatologist to evaluate the scar and to discuss treatment options.

Question 10

does shockwave tjerapy really help break up & heal scar tissue?

Accepted Answer

No: Try massage to the scar if external.

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Can subcutaneous scar tissue be fixed to a bone. i banged my anterior tibia last july when i fell down stairs. doctor found scar tissue in x-rays ?

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Scar tissue is a variety of what?

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Do abortions cause scar tissue?

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Will scar tissue show up on an x ray?

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Would scar tissue appear ten years aftr surgery?

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Will hyaluronidase injections dissolve scar tissue?

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