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How Long Should Steri Strips Stay On After Knee Surgery?
Question: I had knee surgery 4 weeks ago. Staples were removed 2 weeks ago and now there are surgi strips over the wound. Should I be replacing the strips or wait for next dr visit in a week. I had a broken patella
Brief Answer:
There is need of removing the strips , not to replace them.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query
I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. 4 weeks already passed and staples already removed 2 weeks ago. So you can remove surgi strips, there is no need to replace them, you only need to remove them. No further covering of incision is required as already 4 weeks already passed after operation and 2 weeks before staples are also removed.
You can discuss with your doctor about it.
Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
There is need of removing the strips , not to replace them.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query
I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. 4 weeks already passed and staples already removed 2 weeks ago. So you can remove surgi strips, there is no need to replace them, you only need to remove them. No further covering of incision is required as already 4 weeks already passed after operation and 2 weeks before staples are also removed.
You can discuss with your doctor about it.
Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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