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I had surgery on my foot last november and a few weeks ago i noticed that the stitches were coming out. what should i do?
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Ask your doctor: It is not unusual for absorbable sutures to be used in foot surgery, and as they breakdown the body rejects them and they come to head on the surface. Usually, this is a self-limiting problem and a topical antibiotic and bandaid is all that is needed. Ask your foot surgeon for specific recommendations.
Answered 12/19/2013
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See your doctor: Stitches shouldn't be "coming out" a year after your surgery. There most likely is something else going on. See the doctor who performed the surgery and he/she will likely know what the issue is right away.
Answered 12/19/2013
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Stitches: It is highly unusual that stitched from over a year ago would be 'coming out' see your surgeon for the best answer and help
Answered 12/19/2013
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