Home remedies:
Things you can do at home to speed up healing after a minor injury include Rest, Ice, Elevation, and Compression (RICE) therapy.
Wound Care:
Minor skin abrasions and tears often need cleaning with water and a gentle antibacterial soap, followed of topical application of antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin or Triple antibiotic. All open skin lesions should be covered with sterile gauze that you can find OTC.
Important tips for wound healing:
Make sure to sleep well, drink plenty of fluid (water), and eat nutritious food. Proteins, vitamin C and Zinc help wound healing faster.
Specialist Referrals
Your health care professional at Bluegrass Partners in Health can refer you to a specialist if you need surgery to repair deep tissue damage.
Minor fracture or joint dislocations:
It is important to wear braces, splints, or slings prescribed by your medical provider. This helps musculoskeletal injuries to heal and can speed up recovery as well as to reduce the risk of developing complications.
Call Bluegrass Partners in Health to schedule an appointment if you or a relative suffer a minor injury, such as a skin tear, skin laceration, mild blown trauma of a limb.
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