Laceration: Definition

Laceration definition, causes, types, diagnosis, treatment, and home care tips to ensure effective healing and infection prevention for all skin wounds A laceration is an irregular cut in the skin caused by a sharp object. Learn how to treat a laceration at home and when to seek medical care. Lacerations are a pattern of injury in which skin and underlying tissues are cut or torn. Healthcare providers encounter lacerations regularly. In 2005, it was reported that nearly 12% of all ER visits, or 13.8 million visits, occurred for laceration care.[1] Depending on the location and severity of the injury, Lacerations can also be managed in the outpatient setting. Lacerations are a pattern of injury in which skin and underlying tissues are cut or torn. Healthcare providers encounter lacerations regularly. In 2005, it was reported that nearly 12% of all ER visits, or 13.8 million visits, occurred for laceration care.[1] Depending on the location and severity of the injury, Lacerations can also be managed in the outpatient setting.