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Stitches In Calf Healing

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Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma MD

I cut my calf surfing. I had 35 stitches. The fin from my surfboard cut my calf down to the muscle. I have a few stitches in my calf muscle. I get my stitches out in two weeks. My... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Vidya KR MD

I cut my calf pretty good and the next day went in for stitches. They gave me 5 stitches and some antibiotics. Well after a couple of days I can't straighten my leg or put my heal down when I limb... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vidya KR ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Deepak Kishore Kaltari MD

I was bitten on the calf over two weeks ago. I had three stitches in the worst bite. My leg is still swollen and bruised and bleeding. Should I seek further medical attention? I should have said that ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari ( General Surgeon)
Dr.  Praveen Tayal MD

I received 9 stitches around calf area 36 hours ago. It seems to be a 7 on 10 scale re pain. There doesn't seems to be swelling or pus. Hurts when I initially walk but feels like 4.5 on 10 scale re pain ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen Tayal ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Erion Spaho MD

I was attacked by a dog on 5/6/16 and one of the bites took out a piece of my calf muscle. I received 20 stitches both internal and external. I am still completely non weight bearing. How long do you ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Erion Spaho ( Neurologist)

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Dr.  Afaque Ali MD

had a rock fly from under a tractor and cut through my calf. had stitches, healing fine. still have ... numb. will the calf mussel heal fine and will i have any permanent damage to the outer... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Afaque Ali ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Deepika Patil MD

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... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Deepika Patil ( General Surgeon)
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani MD

anitbiotic shot and a RX for anitbiotics for 10 days. It did not need stitches.. It is healing fairly ok ... but there are lumps in my calf muscle where the dog had my calf in his leg... what... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sumanth Amperayani ( Pediatrician)
Dr.  Jayesh Vaza MD

I have 8 double stitches on the lower inside of my calf. I got cut pretty deep. The skin is closing ... I began to walk normal. My stitches come out in a additional week but i dont feel i can hop... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Jayesh Vaza ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr.     Naveen Kumar Sharma MD

I had foot surgery in March of 2009. When I had stitches removed I told doctor my foot was ... and feeling and cramping have spread up calf and inner thigh to groin . Nothing shows up on tests ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)