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Why do i have to go to an orthopaedic clinic if i just got stitches?

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Dr. Richard Makowiec answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

May not have to: It really depends on the location of the injury and whether or not their is any suspicion of additional injuries (tendon, nerve etc.) if it is just a superficial laceration, then your primary care doc should be fine for suture removal.

Answered 9/16/2013

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Dr. Peter Tomasello answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

See below : You may have had an associated bone muscle tendon ligament nerve or artery injury concomitantly. Follow-up is recommended as prescribed by the referring physician. good luck thank you

Answered 10/7/2017

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