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I received stitches 15 days ago and had them removed today from my leg. it was only 3. can i resume playing basketball?
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Soon: I would wait one more week to allow additional healing and then return to full activities.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Stitches and BBall: If the wound is completely healed and there is no oozing from the area, you can resume b ball. Just protect the area with a protective gauze over the area or use nu skin over the area to protect it from abrasion.
Answered 3/1/2015
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Yes: I would wear a bandaid to protect the area when playing and apply aloe vera to reinforce the area.
Answered 11/13/2012
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