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Had Flexion Contracture MP Joint In Left Finger. What Cream Can I Use For Stitches?

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Question : I have met with an accident on May 31st and still recovering from it. Recently I had an Fkexion contracture MP joint lt on my Left hand Ring finger Surgery in pune. I would like to know how can i take care of my finger and which cream i can use tp apply on the stiches to make them soft and heal completely.
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Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (3 days later)
Brief Answer: Soframycin Detailed Answer: Hi, You can apply SOFRAMYCIN ointment on the stitches to make them soft and heal. You can also apply vaseline if it still is not soft. You need physiotherapy for the flexion contracture MP joint. Please see a Physio as well.
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Had Flexion Contracture MP Joint In Left Finger. What Cream Can I Use For Stitches?

Brief Answer: Soframycin Detailed Answer: Hi, You can apply SOFRAMYCIN ointment on the stitches to make them soft and heal. You can also apply vaseline if it still is not soft. You need physiotherapy for the flexion contracture MP joint. Please see a Physio as well.