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I had pins put into my big toe a few weeks ago and i just wanted to know about aftercare...as far as cleaning it,wrapping it, etc.i?
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Keep it dry: This pin if is outside should be keep dry and clean. Do not remove it, your surgeon if the right person to do this after several weeks. I recommend to cover the whole toe including the pin so the pin do not tangle around the bed sheets.
Answered 10/29/2015
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