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.
In most cases, staples are less likely to cause infections than sutures. The down side is that they often lead to more scarring. This also depends on how well the staples are aligned and how long the staples remain in the skin. Staples are left in the skin for 10-14 days. Just as with any incision, there is always a risk of infection. In most cases, staples are less likely to cause infections than sutures. The down side is that they often lead to more scarring. This also depends on how well the staples are aligned and how long the staples remain in the skin. Staples are left in the skin for 10-14 days. In brief: Surgical staples. Just as with any incision, there is always a risk of infection.