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Could deep vein thrombosis in the leg be caused by a bicycle gash on the leg?

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Dr. Seth Zeidman answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Possible: If it is a very deep gash that has disrupted blood flow it could contribute to a DVT but it is probably not related.

Answered 1/29/2015

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Dr. Barry Press answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Possible, not likely: Dvt are usually associated with immobility, so if you were immobile after any kind of injury, the risk of DVT would increase. However, i don't think the injury you describe would, in itself, increase the likelihood of this happening.

Answered 6/19/2022

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Dr. Ted King answered

Not very likely: If the gash was associated with tissue trauma like a crush injury with profound bruising and immobility, then a DVT could be possible, as dr. Press said. But if you only had a cut without much oterh deeper tissue damage, it is unlikely.

Answered 6/10/2014

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