Do I Need Stitches For A Small Avulsion?

it is on my shin about 4 inches distal to my knee and is about 2 in long, 1/8 in deep, and 1/8 in wide. The bleeding is under control and I have an extremely strong immune system so infection is not a problem. Scarring is also not an issue. Is there any reason to stitch it up? By the way, it was caused by a mountain bike pedal.

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  • shocked said:

    An avulsion cannot be stitched. You should read about that with all the jargon you have picked up.
    ETA: darn spellcheck.

    # 8 February 2010 at 12:03 pm
  • Tony said:

    Open wounds are easy to get infected. Healing is best without infection and with skin closed!

    # 8 February 2010 at 12:05 pm

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