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How Can A Knife Cut Wound On The Little Finger Be Treated?
I have a wound which is infected due to knife cut...one the Web of my little finger. I had surgery last Friday to repair nerves. One week later there is a gaping hole/slice although can still see the stitches. Will I need micro stitch to repair it? And if so will I have too stay awake? Ie general rather than Local
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How Can A Knife Cut Wound On The Little Finger Be Treated?
Hello, If the wound is clean you can leave alone and it will heal by itself. You can apply “steristrips” for faster approximation. If the gaping is increasing, you can consult a surgeon and plan for secondary suturing. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician