Question 1

what is the definition or description of: arm laceration?

Accepted Answer

Cut: A laceration is a cut.. Arms are prone to tendon and nerve and circulatory and muscle  injury depending on degree depth and location.

Question 2

are there any new treatments for arm laceration?

Accepted Answer

Well . . .: A cut on the arm may be deep of superficial, and if deep can require nerve, vessel, tendon, and/or muscle repair. Superficial cuts may require stitches, staples, tapes, glue, or a combination of these. There is not yet a magic laser, spray, or machine that can reattach separated edges of a cut without using some sort of mechanical approximator.

Question 3

how to treat a 1/2" laceration to the arm?

Accepted Answer

Sutures: If. The wound is deep and bleeding it will require sutures. If it is superficial, steristrips can be helpful.

Question 4

i accidentally cut a deep laceration on my arm and its bleeding a bit i can see tissue that is inside what to do?

Accepted Answer

Need to be seen: From your description, you will prob need stitches to close this wound.

Go to Urgent Care or ER.

Question 5

had an accident with leg/arm lacerations. can you take your blood pressure on an arm if it had stitches near the wrist. cannot use other arm or legs as they are bandaged. thank you for your time?

Accepted Answer

: Keep a tight bandage around the stitches and then take B.P in that arm and only for the least number of times possible.

Question 6

do i need to get my arm x-rayed? i was in a car wreck two months ago and i had a rather deep laceration on my arm. it was cut to the tendons and bone, but nothing is broken. the cut is now healed and its a scar that looks like a red abrasion. my arm is st

Accepted Answer

You : You may need one, but ideally you should go see a hand surgeon. Deep lacerations affecting the muscles and tendons may need surgery or at leat an evaluation, so you can be sure that no further damage happened.

Question 7

i've got an inch long laceration in my elbow and am curious if i need stitches or not. ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: how deep , did it involve the joint , if treatment is not adequate will lead to serious complication. Go to E R and the doctor evaluate the injury.

Question 8

i have a one inch laceration on my elbow (probably from glass). do i need stitches?

Accepted Answer

Laceration: Yes, you most likely need stitches. Please have someone drive you to the nearest Emergency facility. Stitches are straightforward.

Question 9

i've had a severe laceration to my left forearm, and i want to reduce the scarring. what can i use?

Accepted Answer

See specialist: Scars can be improved. Never completely removed. You would need to see a specialist such as a board certified plastic surgeon
treatments can include scar revision, laser, or steroid injection among other things.

Question 10

laceration of leg, what are signs of infection?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Redness at edges, especially if spreading, pain, drainage, especially pustular

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How to treat a 1/2" laceration to the arm?

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I accidentally cut a deep laceration on my arm and its bleeding a bit i can see tissue that is inside what to do?

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Had an accident with leg/arm lacerations. can you take your blood pressure on an arm if it had stitches near the wrist. cannot use other arm or legs as they are bandaged. thank you for your time?

A member asked:

Do i need to get my arm x-rayed? i was in a car wreck two months ago and i had a rather deep laceration on my arm. it was cut to the tendons and bone, but nothing is broken. the cut is now healed and its a scar that looks like a red abrasion. my arm is st

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I've got an inch long laceration in my elbow and am curious if i need stitches or not. ?

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I have a one inch laceration on my elbow (probably from glass). do i need stitches?

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I've had a severe laceration to my left forearm, and i want to reduce the scarring. what can i use?

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Laceration of leg, what are signs of infection?

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