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Suggest Remedy For Knuckle Wound
It has been three weeks and my knuckle wound has not healed. I have had it in a splint to keep me from bending it after the stitches were removed. The edges are still not coming together and if I bend it, the wound will open. Anything extra I should do?
Mon, 11 May 2015
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Though it would be difficult, it would be best to avoid bending the hand in a way to cause the wound to open, this would delay healing.
If there is any infection , this should be treated.
Ensure a healthy diet, multivitamins to make sure that your immune system is working well.
There are no other aspects of treatment that can be started to ensure healing at this point.
I hope this helps
Though it would be difficult, it would be best to avoid bending the hand in a way to cause the wound to open, this would delay healing.
If there is any infection , this should be treated.
Ensure a healthy diet, multivitamins to make sure that your immune system is working well.
There are no other aspects of treatment that can be started to ensure healing at this point.
I hope this helps
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