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Sutures

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1687445105935{margin-bottom: 60px !important;}” el_class=”swap-on-mobile” z_index=””][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”17669″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” qode_css_animation=”” css=”.vc_custom_1678206838928{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Sutures are required when patients receive an injury known as a laceration. The providers at Make You Well are highly skilled in repairing this type of injury, by “stitching” up the wound with special threads called sutures. Sutures, also known as stitches, are sterile surgical threads used to repair cuts. They are also commonly used to close incisions from surgery. Some wounds may require an alternative method like metal staples instead of sutures. It all depends on the wound.

Application by the providers at Make You Well generally involves using a needle with an attached length of thread. There are numerous types of sutures that differ by needle shape and size as well as thread material and characteristics. The selection of surgical sutures should be determined by the characteristics and location of the wound or the specific body tissues being approximated.

The provider will first numb the area with a numbing agent called lidocaine. Then they will sew up the wound so that proper healing can take place. 8 to 10 days later, the stitches are removed after the skin has had proper time to bond to itself.

There are many different complex lacerations that the staff at Make You Well is well prepared to access and repair. If you have had an accident where a laceration has occurred, contact the Make You Well office in Torrance, CA immediately to have the injury repaired.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1677330021057{margin-bottom: 60px !important;}” el_class=”swap-on-mobile”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”96px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1687445092231{background-color: #6d8bc6 !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”96px”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]

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Here are the 3 main types of sutures:

Absorbable sutures: These sutures dissolve over time and do not need to be removed. They are made from materials such as catgut, polyglycolic acid, and polydioxanone.
Non-absorbable sutures: These sutures do not dissolve and need to be removed. They are made from materials such as nylon, polypropylene, and stainless steel.
Temporary sutures: These sutures are used to hold tissues together temporarily, such as during surgery. They are then removed after the tissues have healed.

Sutures are typically used to close incisions made during surgery, but they can also be used to close wounds caused by injuries. Sutures can help to prevent infection, bleeding, and the spread of tissue.

Here are some of the benefits of using sutures:

They help to close wounds and prevent infection.
They help to hold tissues together and promote healing.
They are relatively easy to apply and remove.
They are a cost-effective way to close wounds.

However, there are also some risks associated with using sutures, such as:

Infection: If the sutures are not clean or if the wound is not properly cared for, there is a risk of infection.
Allergic reaction: Some people may have an allergic reaction to the suture material.
Pain: Sutures can be painful, especially when they are first applied.
Scarring: Sutures can leave scars, although the severity of the scarring depends on the type of suture and the location of the wound.

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