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What is an Open Wound? An open wound is a type of injury that causes an external or internal break in the body’s tissue. It is commonly caused by accidents involving sharp or rough objects that cut through the skin and leave some form of trauma. Types of Open Wounds and Their Treatment Methods 1. Abrasion Abrasions occur when the skin rubs against a rough surface. This kind of wound is not deep, so there is little to no bleeding that occurs. However, the affected area will need cleaning since it may have been exposed to foreign substances such as dirt and bacteria. 2. Puncture Punctures are hole-shaped wounds caused by pointy objects such as needles and nails. It may seemingly be harmless, but if the wound is contaminated, antibiotics or a tetanus shot may be needed. Meanwhile, deep punctures (e.g., gunshot wounds) require immediate medical intervention. 3. Incision An incision is a clean and straight wound caused by a knife, broken glass, or any sharp object. Doctors usually make incisions when performing surgery, but it can be lethal when suffered during an accident. If tendons are affected, an incision will cause heavy bleeding and possibly cause permanent damage. Treatment is done via thorough wound cleaning and stitching. 4. Laceration A laceration is a deep and jagged cut that results in skin tears and heavy bleeding. This usually happens when people mishandle knives, machinery, and other sharp tools. Similar to an incision, getting a laceration requires extensive cleaning and stitches. 5. Avulsion An avulsion is a severe wound that can result in the partial or complete tear of the skin and tissues. They usually occur during violent accidents such as car crashes, explosions, and other incidents that involve trauma. Apart from heavy bleeding, some cases of avulsions can also lead to the loss or dislocation of limbs. 6. Amputation An amputation refers to the loss of an extremity such as an arm, finger, or leg. In the case of an accident, it comes with severe bleeding, which requires emergency medical management. However, amputations can also be done in a medical procedure to manage certain diseases such as gangrene. What is an closed Wound? Closed wounds occur when the skin remains intact and the tissue that lies underneath is not exposed. They are usually caused by some sort of blunt trauma, such as when someone falls down. Car accidents commonly lead to this type of problem, which can damage bones, internal organs and muscles. Types of closed Wounds and Their Treatment Methods 1. Contusions(bruises) Contusions more commonly known as bruises, caused by a blunt force trauma that damages tissue under the skin. 2. Strained Muscles Over-stretching of muscles that have not been sufficiently warmed-up (could be called "cold" muscles). 3. Sprained Ligament Sudden force causing joint to move beyond its natural range of movement e.g. to break one's fall at speed during an activity such as ice-skating.