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Finger knife cut

2017-09-02 22:56:45
Hi, I cut myself on my index finger, and it's quite deep where I can see my bone. Would I need stitches to close the cut or will it heal on it's own?
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Hello. As per your history given,  yes indeed, you require stitches without fail and a course of antibiotics. Kindly seek an opinion from a General surgeon as soon as possible and a T.T Shot within 24 hours of injury. Regards.

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