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Im having quadracept sparing knee surgery on knees. i am partial bone on bone. my sores do not heal fast. last fall, my small sore i had a soft tissue infection & put on antibiotic. i'm worried. how am i going to do with stiches? i am not diabetic?

Q: im having quadracept sparing knee surgery on knees. i am partial bone on bone. my sores do not heal fast. last fall, my small sore i had a soft tissue infection & put on antibiotic. i'm worried. how am i going to do with stiches? i am not diabetic?

: You will do just fine. Your doc will not remove the stitches till the wound is healed. Let her/ him know of your concern. Good luck

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

You will do just fine. Your doc will not remove the stitches till the wound is healed. Let her/ him know of your concern. Good luck

Answered 3/5/2023

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A member asked:

Im having quadracept sparing knee surgery on knees. i am partial bone on bone. my sores do not heal fast. last fall, my small sore i had a soft tissue infection & put on antibiotic. i'm worried. how am i going to do with stiches? i am not diabetic?

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