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Sharp axe cut on top of right foot 7 stitchea 2 weeks ago over done it and 1 stitch kinda started bleeding should i give it another day or 2 before removing the stitches?

Q: sharp axe cut on top of right foot 7 stitchea 2 weeks ago over done it and 1 stitch kinda started bleeding should i give it another day or 2 before removing the stitches?

: Allow the surgeon to make that decision. Sometimes the stitches can stay longer than the usual 2 week period. The important thing is to allow proper healing not “ over do it”.

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

Allow the surgeon to make that decision. Sometimes the stitches can stay longer than the usual 2 week period. The important thing is to allow proper healing not “ over do it”.

Answered 2/1/2022

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A member asked:

Sharp axe cut on top of right foot 7 stitchea 2 weeks ago over done it and 1 stitch kinda started bleeding should i give it another day or 2 before removing the stitches?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

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