Which of the following statements is most accurate?
A)Scar tissue is as strong as the tissue it replaces.
B)Scar tissue is stronger than the tissue it replaces.
C)Scar tissue is not as strong as the tissue it replaces.
D)Scar tissue is 70% as strong as the tissue it replaces.

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A
Incorrect. Scar tissue is NOT as strong as the tissue it replaces.
B
Incorrect. Scar tissue is NOT stronger than the tissue it replaces. This is a common myth that must be overcome with clinicians and patients.
C
Incorrect. Although this is an accurate statement, it is not the most accurate of the options. Scar tissue is 70% as strong as the tissue it replaces, which was the option in D.
D
Correct. Scar tissue is only 70% as strong as the tissue it replaces, which is one of the underlying reasons that the surrounding area must be strengthened.

Which of the Following Statements Is Most Accurate