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When Should Stiches Be Removed After Hand Surgery For My Partial Nerve Damage?
hi,
i had undergone a hand surgery for my partial nerve damage on my right wrist.i have stitches on my hand .its been 5 weeks and my hand is still in bandage.
i would like to know when should the stiches be removed.i feel absolutly fine as there is no pain in my hand and do movement of fingers also peoperly
i had undergone a hand surgery for my partial nerve damage on my right wrist.i have stitches on my hand .its been 5 weeks and my hand is still in bandage.
i would like to know when should the stiches be removed.i feel absolutly fine as there is no pain in my hand and do movement of fingers also peoperly
Wed, 23 Jul 2014
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You should remove sutures by now.
Infection may lead to scar formation.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
I have studied your case
You should remove sutures by now.
Infection may lead to scar formation.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
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