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Can walking down the stairs, missing a couple of stairs at the bottom on the way down, and landing awkwardly on the foot cause a dvt?
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Not likely but : possible,as with any significant injury of the lower extremity.Keep moving and observe for swelling/pain in calf/thigh.An exam may be in order.
Answered 7/26/2014
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