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I had a knee replacement 8 days ago. I have staples in my knee. Can I leave the staples open to the air or do I have to keep them covered with gauze and bandages?
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You can keep it open if it's already been dry. But if it's wet or yellowish coloured liquid is coming out of it then you must keep it covered I hope got an answered.
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