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I've had a fusion and discectomy l5-s1 7 weeks ago i have had a lump about an inch above the incision site which gets bigger at times and is tender,?
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Varies : There are multiple potential considerations. It can be a reaction to the suture mistrial at the top Of your incision, it can be the spinous process right above your surgery, which can become more prominent especially if the lower spinous process is removed, it can be a fluid collection known as a Seroma as well. I would not hesitate to make your surgeon aware.
Answered 11/28/2017
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