How to remove sutures after traumatic injury

The general procedure for removing sutures after traumatic injury includes assessing wound healing, disinfecting the wound, removing the stitches, and then re-disinfecting and covering the area with a sterile dressing. The specific steps are as follows:

1. Before suture removal, examine the wound to confirm healing. Only proceed when there is no redness, swelling, or discharge from the wound.

2. Disinfect the wound and surrounding skin (5–6 cm area) using medical alcohol, wiping from the inside outward. Be careful not to push any part of the suture exposed outside the skin back into the body.

3. Use forceps to grasp the end of the suture buried in the skin, cut the suture with scissors, then gently pull the suture out from one side using the forceps.

4. Disinfect the wound again with medical alcohol, cover it with a dressing, and secure it with adhesive tape.

If suture removal is needed, it is recommended to visit a正规 hospital and have the procedure performed under the guidance of a qualified physician to avoid bodily harm due to improper handling. After the procedure, pay close attention to wound care to prevent infection.