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A member asked:

I had spinal surgery just over a month and i have 3 spots at the top of incision that look like dents about 1/4 inch wide and deep and are tender ?

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Stitches: Could be stitches coming out. Check with your surgeon to rule out infection.

Answered 10/29/2013

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Let surgeon know: I would let your surgeon know. One of the more common causes of what you are describing is a stitch "abcess" which can occur around resorb able sutures as they start to resorb.

Answered 1/23/2017

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