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Will i need stitches on a deep but not wide hand cut?
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Wound: That depends. In most instances wounds that have open longer periods of time, are highly contaminated with soil or water from a lake or stream have to be thoroughly cleansed and evaluated prior to being closed. If it cannot then it can heal from inside out.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Need an evaluation: If it is a deep cut, there may be damage to nerves and/or tendons. If more than about 8 hours old, it should not be stitched because of the risk of infection. I would suggest seeing a doctor for an evaluation.
Answered 12/31/2022
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