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What Should I Do If I Have A Pus Filled Stitch Left After A Carpal Tunnel Surgery

I ve recently had the stitches removed room a wound left from carpal tunnel surgery. The nurse at the time was unable to remove one of the stitches and now a pus filled spot has appeared. It s fairly small so should I just allow it to run it s course?
posted on Thu, 15 Aug 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
hi
first of all remove the remaining stitch and take antibiotic with broad coverage for bacteria like amoxy-clav 625 gm three times aday for 5-7 day along with probiotics like sporlac/cap.vizlac/cap.gutplus .thats all is required after going through querry.wish you good health.
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What Should I Do If I Have A Pus Filled Stitch Left After A Carpal Tunnel Surgery

hi first of all remove the remaining stitch and take antibiotic with broad coverage for bacteria like amoxy-clav 625 gm three times aday for 5-7 day along with probiotics like sporlac/cap.vizlac/cap.gutplus .thats all is required after going through querry.wish you good health.