The primary union of tissue healing involves approximating the edges of the wound.

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The primary union, also known as primary intention, involves the direct approximation of the edges of a wound through sutures, staples, or adhesive strips. This is typically used for clean, well-approximated surgical incisions or small wounds that have minimal tissue loss or damage.  In contrast, secondary union or secondary intention occurs when a wound is left open to heal on its own, and tissue fills in from the bottom up.

The Primary Union of Tissue Healing Involves Approximating the Edges