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Health TopicsHeart and Circulatory SystemVascular DiseaseBlood Clot (Thrombus)

What injuries can cause blood clots?

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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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