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Can i get thrombosis from standing too much with a leg cast on?
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Maybe: Blood clots have been associated with fractures and casting primarily related to extended immobilization. Weight bearing is usually good as your foot serves as a pump, however if you are just standing at the leg is immobilized the pump effect will be smaller.
Answered 10/23/2017
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Possibly: Immobilization in a leg cast reduces the natural pumping activity of the calf muscle pump. Depending on the original injury prolonged standing may increase the risk for venous thrombosis.
Answered 12/2/2014
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