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Pretibial Lacerations.

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Pretibial Lacerations

The cut on your leg is one which needs special care and can take weeks to heal. This type of wound will heal well if it is looked after properly but is liable to get infected if neglected.

We don’t use stitches on this type of cut because the skin is usually very thin on your leg, we use instead paper stitches or wound closure strips.

Do

Keep your bandage on until your next visit.
Keep yourself mobile and walking around as usual.
Rest 2 or 3 times a day for ½ hour each time by sitting or lying down with your legs higher than your bottom.
If you need painkillers, take something like paracetamol.

Don’t

Don’t get your bandage wet.
Don’t stand for a long time in one position.

Return to hospital before your next appointment if:

Your leg bleeds heavily, soaking the dressing thoroughly.
Your toes become very swollen.
You are worried about your leg for any reason at all.

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