Matching Pairs Four Phases of Wound HealingOnline version Match the four phases of wound healing to their descriptions. by Annie Klingenberg 1 1st phase 2 Epithelialization Phase 3 2nd Phase 4 3rd Phase 5 Proliferative Phase 6 Inflammatory Phase 7 Remodeling Phase 8 4th Phase Inflammatory Phase Epithelialization Phase Remodeling Phase Resurfacing of the wound and changes in the wound edges Scar tissue is rebuilt and the tensile strength increase to 15 to 20% strength associated with the initial scar tissue to as much as 80% of the pre-injury tissues by the end of the remodeling phase Proliferative Phase Fill in the wound defect with new tissue and restore the integrity of the skin Changes in the color of the surrounding skin, changes in the temperature (heat), changes in the turgor (swelling), changes in the sensation (pain), changes in the function (reduced function)