Cut my finger do I need stitches

Question 1

Finger laceration had 6 stitches. flap came up after removal. a steristrip fell off after 10 days. flap is open with fatty tissue. who should i see?

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Hand surgeon: May be more complicated after initial attempt at closure, so should see an expert (=hand surgeon).

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Whoever sutured it: It sounds like the sutures were removed before there was sufficient healing. You should place saline soaked gauze over the wound to keep it clean and... Read More

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The same doctor: Who stitched it. There is a few things he or she may be able to do. If complicated a hand surgeon or a plastic surgeon would be able to help.

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Question 2

How long does it usually take for swelling/discomfort to subside and mobility to improve after a finger laceration (palm side of hand) that requires stitches? got stitches and splint yesterday. splint comes off today, but stitches not til next week?

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Two to three weeks on the average. Good Luck

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Question 3

Do i need stitches if i cut my finger?

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Depends: If it is a fresh cut (lac) and when you close (approximate) the edges the are better held together than without tension. Often we use a butterfly band... Read More

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Possibly.: May need stitches if wound depth > 1/4”, wound edges are gaping or jagged or if fat / muscle is visibly extending from wound. If you can’t stop ble... Read More

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Question 4

I cut my finger last night and not sure if i need stitches ?

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The basics: When you cannot stop blood flow, the wound gapes, is over a knuckle or exceeds a cm in length it may need a stitch. If blood flow stops, it is not in ... Read More

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Question 5

I just cut my finger at work as at 11:30 pm et . it is now3:34 am et i wanted to know how i know whether to get stitches or not?

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Go to urgent care/ER: It's best to have a medical evaluation in urgent care or ER. The depth of the cut would be an important predictor of the need for stitches. http://www... Read More

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Question 6

I cut my finger on saturday and got stitches and a bandage. how would i know if it is infected or not? i was suppose to get antibio but i cant afford

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Laceration: your doctor must have felt that this laceration was at high risk of infection. That is why antibiotics were given in a the first place. Signs of infe... Read More

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Question 7

I cut my finger with a knife.. i got stitches and they are out now but my finger still hurts and when i move it the skin separates still... do i need more stitches?

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Probably not: Delayed restitching of a wound following removal of the original stitches is typically not done as it can increase the chances of wound infection. So... Read More

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Question 8

I cut my finger at work and had it wrapped. it was still bleeding at the time. i would like to know if i will need stitches.

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It depends : On the size of the cut the depth and the time passed since it happened but in general most cuts will heal on their own if they are immobilized so they... Read More

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Question 9

Cut finger on metal 24 hrs ago. tetanus ok, washed, doesn't look infected. very tiny bit blood when change bandage. normal healing or need stitches?

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Mgt: If the cut is open and not healing well, then I would advise having it checked. There are steri strips which can help to close the edges of the woun... Read More

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Question 10

Cut my finger on a sharp place on one of my teeth.. i don't think it's big enough to need stitches but it's deep enough that it doesn't want to close?

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My word: This can be quite serious. See your General a Physician, ER, or Urgent Care NOW. Finger laceration caused by jagged, and probably infected, tooth ca... Read More

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Cut my finger do I need stitches

Finger laceration had 6 stitches. flap came up after removal. a steristrip fell off after 10 days. flap is open with fatty tissue. who should i see?

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How long does it usually take for swelling/discomfort to subside and mobility to improve after a finger laceration (palm side of hand) that requires stitches? got stitches and splint yesterday. splint comes off today, but stitches not til next week?

Do i need stitches if i cut my finger?

I cut my finger last night and not sure if i need stitches ?

I just cut my finger at work as at 11:30 pm et . it is now3:34 am et i wanted to know how i know whether to get stitches or not?

I cut my finger on saturday and got stitches and a bandage. how would i know if it is infected or not? i was suppose to get antibio but i cant afford

I cut my finger with a knife.. i got stitches and they are out now but my finger still hurts and when i move it the skin separates still... do i need more stitches?

I cut my finger at work and had it wrapped. it was still bleeding at the time. i would like to know if i will need stitches.

Cut finger on metal 24 hrs ago. tetanus ok, washed, doesn't look infected. very tiny bit blood when change bandage. normal healing or need stitches?

Cut my finger on a sharp place on one of my teeth.. i don't think it's big enough to need stitches but it's deep enough that it doesn't want to close?

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