A 45-year-old male sustains a traumatic injury at work and presents to the emergency department with a deep laceration on the palm of his right hand. Three weeks later, actin-containing fibroblasts and increased metalloproteinase activity are detected at the site of injury. These findings are most likely related to which of the following complications?

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A 45-year-old male sustains a traumatic injury at work and presents to the emergency department with a deep laceration on the palm of his right hand.  Three weeks later, actin-containing fibroblasts and increased metalloproteinase activity are detected at the site of injury.  These findings are most likely related to which of the following complications?

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Eductional Objective: During wound healing, excessive matrix metalloproteinase activity and myofibroblast accumulation in the wound margins can result in contracture. Contractures produce deformities of the wound and surrounding tissues, most often on the palms, soles, anterior thorax, or at serious burn sites.

A 45-Year-Old Male Sustains a Traumatic Injury at Work and Presents