I think I may have an infection, what do I do?
It is usually rare to see post-operative infections. However, signs of infection are: Increasing pain Increasing redness Drainage at the...
If the suture is black it is nylon material and this suture needs to be removed in the office. A white stitch is sometimes used which will dissolve. Many times, especially for carpal tunnel releases we use a glue to close the wound. That glue eventually degrades. Stitches are usually taken out between 10 days to two weeks after surgery.