Sutures

Area Size Removal scalp 4o,5o 5-8 days face 5o,6o 3-5 days chest/abd 3o,4o 7-10 days back 3o,4o 12-14 days upper extrem 4o,5o 8-10 days lower extrem 3o,4o 8-12 days foot 3o,4o 10-12 days joint/extensor surface 3o,4o 10-14 days joint/felxor surface 4o,5o 8-10 days +2-3 days for elderly

Special

Horizontal: excess tention, mult parallel lacs

Vertical: contraindication to deeps

See Also

Trauma: Wound Management

Source

Lampe