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I have a small laceration on my left lower limb on the tibia bone. it seems deep enough for stitches. strangely there is an air bubble developing around the wound under the skin ?

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Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

Laceration: If if it's deep enough for stitches, then go to a clinic or doctor that can repair it. Don't really know what an "air bubble" is but more importantly, it needs to be repaired.

Dr Bickel agreed

Answered 4/23/2021

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A member asked:

I have a small laceration on my left lower limb on the tibia bone. it seems deep enough for stitches. strangely there is an air bubble developing around the wound under the skin ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

Dr Bickel agreed

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