A 68‑year‑old woman is seen in follow‑up for a surgical woun…
A 68‑year‑old woman is seen in follow‑up for a surgical wound that occurred 8 weeks ago. The wound is now closed with intact skin, no drainage, and minimal redness. She reports mild tightness at the site but no pain. On exam, the tissue appears pale and firm compared with surrounding skin. You explain that although the wound looks healed, it is still remodeling internally. What percentage of tensile strength should she expect to achieve ?