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I cut my calf surfing. I had 35 stitches. The fin from my surfboard cut my calf down to the muscle. I have a few stitches in my calf muscle. I get my stitches out in two weeks. My... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
I cut my calf pretty good and the next day went in for stitches. They gave me 5 stitches and some antibiotics. Well after a couple of days I can't straighten my leg or put my heal down when I limb... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Vidya KR
( General & Family Physician)
I was bitten on the calf over two weeks ago. I had three stitches in the worst bite. My leg is still swollen and bruised and bleeding. Should I seek further medical attention? I should have said that ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari
( General Surgeon)
I received 9 stitches around calf area 36 hours ago. It seems to be a 7 on 10 scale re pain. There doesn't seems to be swelling or pus. Hurts when I initially walk but feels like 4.5 on 10 scale re pain ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Praveen Tayal
( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
I was attacked by a dog on 5/6/16 and one of the bites took out a piece of my calf muscle. I received 20 stitches both internal and external. I am still completely non weight bearing. How long do you ... View answer
had a rock fly from under a tractor and cut through my calf. had stitches, healing fine. still have ... numb. will the calf mussel heal fine and will i have any permanent damage to the outer... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Afaque Ali
( General & Family Physician)
Hi I was wondering, If I got 2 stitches in 2 spots (total 4 stitches) near my calf area, how long should it take for it to heal and be taken off? They said 14 days but my volleyball tournament is... View answer
anitbiotic shot and a RX for anitbiotics for 10 days. It did not need stitches.. It is healing fairly ok ... but there are lumps in my calf muscle where the dog had my calf in his leg... what... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Sumanth Amperayani
( Pediatrician)
I have 8 double stitches on the lower inside of my calf. I got cut pretty deep. The skin is closing ... I began to walk normal. My stitches come out in a additional week but i dont feel i can hop... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Jayesh Vaza
( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
I had foot surgery in March of 2009. When I had stitches removed I told doctor my foot was ... and feeling and cramping have spread up calf and inner thigh to groin . Nothing shows up on tests ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
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