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How Long Should Stitch Near My Calf Area Take To Heal?
Hi I was wondering, If I got 2 stitches in 2 spots (total 4 stitches) near my calf area, how long should it take for it to heal and be taken off? They said 14 days but my volleyball tournament is coming up and I need practice!! I was hoping 10 days? or do I have to wait the full 14 days? Can I play with it on?
Fri, 9 May 2014
Hi,
Thanks for writing to HCM .
Usually in body when sutures are put it takes different time to heal at different places.
Since calf region is weight bearing area you need to keep sutures for 14 days. After that if there is no infection or redness then sutures will be removed.
I would suggest you not to practice till your sutures are out. As it may cause separation of sutures due to tension or again trauma to the site and bleeding.
Hope I have been helpful .
Regards
Dr.Deepika Patil
Thanks for writing to HCM .
Usually in body when sutures are put it takes different time to heal at different places.
Since calf region is weight bearing area you need to keep sutures for 14 days. After that if there is no infection or redness then sutures will be removed.
I would suggest you not to practice till your sutures are out. As it may cause separation of sutures due to tension or again trauma to the site and bleeding.
Hope I have been helpful .
Regards
Dr.Deepika Patil
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