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Should I Wait Until The Sutures On The Calf Muscle Be Removed To Walk?
The hospital put 14 stitches in my calf after cutting it on a fence. I also have a puncture and swelling on my shin with some swelling on my ankle. This happened exactly a week ago. My wound check indicated no infection . I continue to use ice on the shin area on and off throughout the day and keep the wound clean. I have not been moving it because it hurts. Since it s been a week should I try moving it or using it or should I wait until I get the stitches out in about 5 days?
Mon, 21 Nov 2016
Anonymous's Response
Anonymous's
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you can move the joint freely but without loading or putting weight on it..
need to wait after the stitches removed and gradually to do loading and standing over your leg..
physiotherapy can help you move faster and heal better
need to wait after the stitches removed and gradually to do loading and standing over your leg..
physiotherapy can help you move faster and heal better
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