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Do doctors stitch a cut thumb?
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Yes depending: Depending if it can be stitched and how old the cut is, .
Answered 9/28/2016
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Location: Stitches for = large cuts, deep cuts, skin over the joint. Also if you reach the doctor within 6 hours from your accident then the skin can be manually stitched together. Hope this info gives some perspective.
Answered 9/28/2016
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