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I had screws removed from my ankle, is it safe to go swimming with stitches after 8 days in a pool?

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Dr. Merrick Wetzler answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

No it is not: It is not safe to go into the pool with stitches from a surgical wound. You should wait at least 48 hours after getting the stitches removed before soaking any surgical incision.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/7/2019

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