A member asked:

Mri indicates a ruptured plantaris tendon and i have splint with crutches am i high risk for a blood clot if i travel?

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Dr. Jacob Petrosky answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Higher risk: All of your risk factors together determine what your risk level. Impaired mobility is certainly a higher risk factor. Travelers typically are seated stationary in a vehicle or a plan for prolonged period of time. The fact that you are wearing a splint means you are not able to move your foot and calf like before your injury. This causes slowing/stasis of blood in the foot and can promote a clot.

Answered 9/4/2016

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No: You can discuss this with your physician but I don't think so

Answered 9/12/2016

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