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Cut open inner calf on dirtbike foot peg to the bone, 10 internal and a running stitch outer. skin is growing over my stitches, is that ok? gonna hurt

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Dr. Lee Feierabend answered

Stitches: How long have they been in? 5 to 14 days depending on body location is norm. As long as the loops of a running stitch are exposed (to where they can get a fine scissors tip under) they can be removed.

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 4/21/2014

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A member asked:

Cut open inner calf on dirtbike foot peg to the bone, 10 internal and a running stitch outer. skin is growing over my stitches, is that ok? gonna hurt

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lee Feierabend answered

Dr Husar agreed

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