Some injuries may lead to impaired movement, decreasing circulation throughout the body and increasing the likelihood that blood may clot.
Accidents and injuries that increase deep vein thrombosis (DVT) risk:
- serious falls
- broken bones, especially in the pelvic area or legs
- broken bones with a limb in a plaster cast
- spinal cord injury
- paralysis
- severe burns
- placement of a central venous catheter, especially when placed in the arm
- repetitive motion injury from swimming, weight lifting, etc., increases the risk of blood clots in the arm
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Some injuries may lead to impaired movement, decreasing circulation
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clot. Accidents and injuries that increase deep vein thrombosis
(DVT) risk: serious falls broken bones,...
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RealAge answered:Some injuries may lead to impaired movement, decreasing circulation throughout the body and increasing the likelihood that blood may clot.
