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Can missing several stairs at the bottom of stairs and landing on foot with full body weight cause hernia or compartment syndrome of the lower leg?

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Dr. Hunter Greene answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Not likely : Unless that miss step caused a tibial fracture, it would be very unlikely. Compartment syndrome is usually associated with major trauma

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

Answered 3/14/2015

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