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Is Restitching Popped Stitches On Laceration Necessary?
I have a 4 inch long laceration horizontally across where my Achilles tendon is. It s been stitched for 2 weeks and 3 days now, and the top theee stitches have popped off and I can t tell if it needs restitched. But I don t have insurance and I am already struggling with the emergency bill
Mon, 20 Oct 2014
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If the opened wound area is small i dont think that it has to be re stitched.
but if it is large it has to be restitched.
clean the woung and apply dressing regularly.
prevent the wound from water.
cover the wound with a nice dressing
this will make the wound to heal faster
hope this explains
with regards
Dr.Amarnath
If the opened wound area is small i dont think that it has to be re stitched.
but if it is large it has to be restitched.
clean the woung and apply dressing regularly.
prevent the wound from water.
cover the wound with a nice dressing
this will make the wound to heal faster
hope this explains
with regards
Dr.Amarnath
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