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Is Daily Dressing The Correct Method To Heal A Large Wound From Elbow To Wrist With Visible Muscles, Following A Road Accident?
My mother had a road accident and due to which her forearm bone was visible. During debridement, she lost some part of her skin and that s why stiches are not possible. Doctor is saying, everyday dressing will heal the wound. The wound is from elbow to wrist and muscles are visible. Everyday we are changing the dressing. Is this the process to heal such big wounds? The accident happened on 20 April.
Mon, 3 Mar 2025
Hi,
Daily dressing definitely helps for healing, along with taking a nutritious diet. Vitamin C rich food helps.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bheemaraya D., Internal Medicine Specialist
Daily dressing definitely helps for healing, along with taking a nutritious diet. Vitamin C rich food helps.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bheemaraya D., Internal Medicine Specialist
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