12/03/2025
No matter how careful we are, scrapes and cuts are bound to happen. In fact, for some people, small cuts can become so common that it’s difficult to know when an injury requires stitches and when it can just be bandaged at home.
⚠️Your wound may need stitches or other medical treatment if it meets any of the following criteria:
⚠️The cut is deeper than a quarter of an inch in length.
⚠️The cut was made by a dirty or rusty object and/or there is a risk of infection.
⚠️Fat, muscle, bone, or other deep body structures are visible due to the wound.
⚠️The cut is over a joint, especially if the edges open when you move the joint or if opening the wound shows muscle, bone, or joint structures.
⚠️The injury is deep and on your hand or finger.
⚠️You have cosmetic concerns about the wound.
⚠️After 15 minutes of pressure, the cut is still bleeding.
Call 321-777-2273 to schedule an appointment or visit our website to pre-register easily online and view the current walk-in waiting times: www.atlantisurgentcare.com
We’ll reserve your place in line, allowing you and your family to wait more comfortably at home – or wherever is convenient – until your estimated visit time.
