Almost all lacerations will be cared for in the ED then discharged. Follow-up can be with a primary care provider. ED follow-up is appropriate if the patient either has no primary care provider, or the primary care provider is uncomfortable handling wound care. Consultant referral has already been discussed for several specific types of lacerations, and is typically appropriate for any laceration involving deep structures, such as nerves, tendons, or joints. It is also appropriate for lacerations that will be very complex and time-consuming to close. (See Table 10.)