Question 1

how long should it take a cut on my finger to heal? i cut it in the kitchen last week and it is still a bit tender and sore.

Accepted Answer

Weeks: It truly depends on the severity of the cut (superficial vs deep) and how much protection that site is recieving --> is it constantly being irritated or are you protecting it with a bandage. Furthermore, if it is draining pus and looks reddened/swollen, you may have an inflammatory reaction going on due to presence of bacteria. Keep the area clean, protect it and it should heal.

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?

Accepted Answer

: Two to three weeks on the average. Good Luck

Question 3

depending on their placement/location, could sutures on a finger laceration make it difficult to bend the finger until they are removed?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. Movement may be restricted even after removal of sutures. Once the sutures are removed, try passive movement of the affected finger and gradually increase the range of active and passive motion.

Question 4

how can i treat finger laceration?

Accepted Answer

Cleanse: If simple, shallow, cleanse wound and cover with dry dressing. If gapped may use a steristrip to approximate.  If deep or long, over a joint, any change in sensation, a bite laceration, dirty mechanism or any impraired range of motion see a surgeon. Be sure you are up to date on tetanus immunization.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: finger laceration?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

my wife thinks i should see someone for my finger laceration. should i?

Accepted Answer

Laceration treatment: Lacerations come in many different shapes and sizes that result in different types of management. A laceration on your finger - even if shallow - can result in an infection in some cases. Infections on the extremities are often-times more challenging to treat and should be prevented if at all possible. Scarring is another concern for many people and can be improved with early wound closure.

Question 7

which treatment works the best and fastest for finger laceration?

Accepted Answer

Stiching: There is only one treatment is to approximate the wound edges. Depending on the depth of the laceration and its width, you may need to have it sewn (sutures placed) or may just have it glued or steri strips (pieces of glu like paper) placed or if really superficial may just need to have a bandade place over it.

Question 8

would it be a good idea to go get a tetanus shot for finger laceration from glass?

Accepted Answer

A cut is a cut: Tetanus is possible when a cut on the skin is contaminated by tetanus spores that are all around, predominantly in soils. It doesn't matter what made the cut if the exposure comes after the skin is open. The rusty nail is the classic source because it is on the ground to begin with when people step on it. Even if low risk it serves as a reminder to update your protection.If > 10 yrs get the shot.

Question 9

will i need a tetanus shot for finger laceration from glass?

Accepted Answer

Good idea: If glass was in the ground or dirt, yes.If due, probably not a bad idea anyway.

Question 10

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

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

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How long should it take a cut on my finger to heal i cut it in the kitchen last week and it is still a bit tender and sore

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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?

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Depending on their placement/location, could sutures on a finger laceration make it difficult to bend the finger until they are removed?

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My wife thinks i should see someone for my finger laceration. should i?

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Which treatment works the best and fastest for finger laceration?

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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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