Is it normal to have swelling after removing spinal stitches?
Patient: My uncle had a spine surgery and the stitches where removed 15 days after the surgery. It s been 20 days from the day of surgery but he feels there is some swelling at the stitch place. However there is no warmness or pus coming out and no pain. Does he need any immediate attention or it is normal to have such swelling? Doctor: Hi, it is expected to have some swelling post-surgery for some time. However, if this swelling persists for more than a month it is advised you refer to your doctor. One common complication of spine surgery is the leak of CSF fluid and forming a cyst than look like a swelling.