A member asked:

Can stitches on the knee cause the knee to feel warm?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Stitches: Stitches, no. Inflammation, healing, or infection--yes.

Answered 1/1/2023

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

It is possible: If the stitches are the cause of inflammation or infection they can cause the affected area to feel warm.

Answered 4/8/2013

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