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A member asked:
I had surgery on tibia for fracture. due to the doctor going on vacation and scheduling conflicts stitches coming out four weeks post op. is this ok?
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Normally : Stiches are removed 10-14 days post op but it doesn't matter if they are in longer. No need to worry.
Answered 7/9/2013
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