The types of tests that may be needed for an abrasion include:
- Visual inspection of the wound
- X-rays to check for foreign objects visible on scans
- Ultrasound scans to spot objects that can't be seen on an x-ray
- Examination of blood flow to the wound area
- Testing nerve function
- Histological examination of wound tissue to determine the stage of healing
- Further tests on the wound tissue to examine inflammation and cellular responses