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A member asked:

Had fasciotomy for chronic compartment syndrome. scar spit out three stitches. took 10 days antibiotics. looks ok should we worry about stitches?

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Dr. Daniel Saurborn answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

See your surgeon.: Everything sounds OK from your description. As long as the scar is closed and shows no sign of infection, then the stitches coming out is often a normal reaction to the foreign body. However, since you have a history of compartment syndrome it is wise for you to see your surgeon again to give you a clean bill of health.

Answered 8/1/2016

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