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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Do i need stitches if i cut my finger?

Accepted Answer

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 bandage or steri-strips on fingers and small lacs. Make sure it's clean and tetanus up to date.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 a troublesome site, is small, it likely does not. Generally stitches need to be put in within a day to work, if not you let it close on its own. Good clean out is important as is a tetanus shot within 10 yrs.

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

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.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000043.htm , http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000498.htm

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 infection include redness, increased warmth, purulent drainage, swelling, increased pain.  The wisest thing to do is get the antibiotics as prescribed.  You maybe less likely to be able to afford the complications of a bad infection!

Question 6

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?

Accepted Answer

Delayed restitching of a wound following removal of the original stitches is typically not done as it can increase the chances of wound infection.  Sounds like you should probably follow up with your primary dr or whoever put the stitches in to make sure the wound is healing appropriately and is not infected.

Question 7

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.

Accepted Answer

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 don't recurrently open and close

Question 8

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?

Accepted Answer

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 wound. Neosporin can be used after the area is cleaned gently to decrease healing time.

Question 9

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?

Accepted Answer

This can be quite serious.  See your General a Physician, ER, or Urgent Care NOW.  Finger laceration caused by jagged, and probably infected, tooth can be difficult to treat if ignored.  Please abandon "self diagnosis" and see a pro who's trained to make the proper treatment decision.  Also your broken tooth needs immediate attention. You're overdue for a Dental review.  Go now.

Question 10

I cut my finger 10 years ago and got stitches. this morning i woke up and my finger is swollen, red and itchy right where the cut was. what can this be ?

Accepted Answer

How swollen and how red?  Is it tender? Warm?  Any drainage?  You might have an infection - but it is hard to say without visualizing it.

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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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?

I cut my finger 10 years ago and got stitches. this morning i woke up and my finger is swollen, red and itchy right where the cut was. what can this be ?

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