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How Long Should Steri Strips Stay On After Knee Surgery?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Dec 2015
Question: I had knee surgery 4 weeks ago. Staples were removed 2 weeks ago and now there are surgi strips over the wound. Should I be replacing the strips or wait for next dr visit in a week. I had a broken patella
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (51 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
There is need of removing the strips , not to replace them.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query

I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. 4 weeks already passed and staples already removed 2 weeks ago. So you can remove surgi strips, there is no need to replace them, you only need to remove them. No further covering of incision is required as already 4 weeks already passed after operation and 2 weeks before staples are also removed.

You can discuss with your doctor about it.

Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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How Long Should Steri Strips Stay On After Knee Surgery?

Brief Answer: There is need of removing the strips , not to replace them. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar I have gone through your query and understand your concern. 4 weeks already passed and staples already removed 2 weeks ago. So you can remove surgi strips, there is no need to replace them, you only need to remove them. No further covering of incision is required as already 4 weeks already passed after operation and 2 weeks before staples are also removed. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.