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A member asked:
Had microfracture knee surgery and don't get my sutures taken out for 15 days. is that normal to wait that long? will it hurt?
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Sutures: Yes, that's normal. Suture removal is not painful.
Answered 9/1/2013
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Suture Removal: It's normal to wait for anywhere from 1-2 weeks, and sometimes more, to remove sutures. Suture removal isn't usually that painful although there is often some discomfort.
Answered 9/3/2013
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