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How deep of a finger cut needs stitches?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Cut: If the wound pulls apart and bleeds it needs stitches.

Answered 6/17/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

More than 1 issue.: May need stitches if wound depth > 1/4”, wound edges are gaping or jagged or if fat / muscle is visibly extending from wound. See: http://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-cuts/basics/art-20056711

Answered 9/10/2019

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