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How Long Do Stitches On A Wound Take To Heal?
Hi,I got a stab wound to the head (5cm) and a wound near to my right wrist (2cm).i got stitches for both on August 29,2016,...after which I go an appointment for cleaning a week after on the 5sept,where they clean the wound.the same wrist with the wound is broken so I m wearing a cast with a window for the wound.the next appointment to the doctor is October 10,but I m wondering if 6week is too long for the removal of the stitches.what do u think?
Mon, 17 Oct 2016
Hi and welcome to HCM. Thanks for your query.
Wounds usually heal for 6 weeks but these are closed and reach its 70% strength 2 weeks after injury. SO suttures should be removed after 2 weeks and 6 weeks is definitely too long and there may be some missunderstood about this so you should ask your doctor again about this.
Wish you good health. Regards
Wounds usually heal for 6 weeks but these are closed and reach its 70% strength 2 weeks after injury. SO suttures should be removed after 2 weeks and 6 weeks is definitely too long and there may be some missunderstood about this so you should ask your doctor again about this.
Wish you good health. Regards
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