Question 1

what is a metopic suture?

Accepted Answer

Frontal Suture: It is a misnomer because it disappears by the age of 5 or 6 and due to the presence of dense connective tissue at the frontal suture on skull.

Question 2

what's suture removal feel like?

Accepted Answer

Not bad : At all, maybe a slight pulling type of feeling. Almost always no need for local anesthesia or anything like that. Don't get yourself worked up, it's really not bad. If pain is felt, local anesthesia can be given.

Question 3

i'm very nervous about suture removal, please help?

Accepted Answer

Vit e oil: Use vitamin e oil on sutures will soften scar so make it less painful when sutures are removed.

Question 4

is it normal for cut to be open after suture removal?

Accepted Answer

No: Many factors might include where the cut is, how deep it is stretching of the tissue, diabetes, infection, forgien bodystill in the wound including retained sutures, sutures taken out too soon and on and on get it looked at for sure.

Question 5

can my patient swim in beach after her suture removed?

Accepted Answer

Probabaly okay: If the wound has not completely healed there may be chance for dehiscence and infection. Otherwise it should be okay.

Question 6

i had a cervical suture put in 4 weeks ago. i can feel the suture, is this normal ?

Accepted Answer

Around the cervix,: yes. Protruding from the vagina, not normal.

Question 7

how common is it for a unsuccessful slap tear repair with suture anchors  what are symptoms of a retear?

Accepted Answer

It is somewhat comm-: -on, especially if one continues in sports or whatever activities caused the tear. The symptoms would B the same that U went 2 the shoulder specialist in the first place. Also if U had injured it again in the same manner.

Question 8

please help! what is the surgical suture material?

Accepted Answer

Totally depends: Different kinds and sizes of suture are used for different reasons in different parts of the body.

Question 9

could a surgical technologist suture in the operating room?

Accepted Answer

Legally , No: IN most of the States only a physician ( surgeon )  has privilege (s) to perform a  surgical procedure , how ever a PA can do under supervision , surgical technologist may assist like cutting the suture , not allowed

Question 10

what do i do? swelling after suture removal?

Accepted Answer

Lymph massage: Swelling is due to lymphatic s learn about the nearest lymphatics that will help drain that area and massage these points - explain where is this area i will post the massage locations. You can also use magnetic therapy, meltmethod which will help these areas.

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I had a cervical suture put in 4 weeks ago. i can feel the suture, is this normal ?

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How common is it for a unsuccessful slap tear repair with suture anchors what are symptoms of a retear?

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Could a surgical technologist suture in the operating room?

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What do i do? swelling after suture removal?

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