Stiches / Laceration Repair

    Treatment of Cuts with Stitches

    Stiches / Laceration Repair

    Cuts are not fun and neither is the ER! If your child has suffered a laceration, surgical sutures may be required. Stiches help to hold body tissues together so that the cut can heal property. Application generally involves using a needle with medical grade thread.

    At PedCare we can give stiches to your kiddos if they are injured. Save time and money by call us today to see if your child’s injury can treated in our office.

    Stiches

    After receiving stitches, it is important that your kid keeps the sutures:

    • Clean
    • Dry
    • Out of water

    They should also avoid certain activities could cause dirt or sweat to get on or in the sutures. If you have questions about caring for sutures, talk to our providers today!