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How long would a puncture wound take to heal completely?

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Time to heal wound: The time to heal is variable and depends on many factors; depth, bone or tendon involvement, contaminants, infection, blood supply, nutrition and wound care. If you are slow to heal, ok to check with your doctor or local wound care clinic.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Depends: On the severity of the wound. With the right wound care soap water antibiotic ointment covered with a dressing, the wound shld heel within days to weeks. If things aren't progressing well or there is increased pain erythema etc, see your doctor. Check your tetanus status.

Answered 9/28/2016

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