The quadriceps femoris (/ËkwÉdráµ»sÉps ËfÉmÉráµ»s/) (Latin for four-headed muscle of the femur), also called simply the quadriceps, quadriceps extensor, or quads, is a large muscle group that includes the four prevailing muscles on the front of the thigh.
Instruct patients to apply antibiotic ointment over the staples two to three times per day until they are removed.6. Instruct the patient to return in 2 to 3 days for a wound check. At that visit, evaluate the wound for signs of infection, and treat appropriately. Staples in the scalp can be removed 7 to 10 days after closure, using a commercial staple remover.7These are available through the same distributor as the stapler.
How long after surgery will my stitches be removed? You will be given a postoperative instruction sheet that will tell you when to have your sutures (stitches) removed. Generally, stitches will be removed approximately 14 days (give or take a few days) after surgery. You will be asked to return to the Foot & Ankle Clinic at St. Paulâs Hospital for your stitches to be removed. Your appointment at the Foot & Ankle Clinic should be made through your surgeonâs office.