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Is dvt caused by the leg injury itself or the immobilization following the leg injury?

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Both: Trauma can cause a DVT both direct and polytrauma (multiple injuries). Immobilization also can cause a DVT also. The risks are multi-factorial as you can easily see the relationship.

Answered 3/21/2017

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Dvt: Either can stimulate a dvt,as leg injury may cause vein damage and then immobilization prevents rapid vein return leading to stagnation and blood clot

Answered 3/22/2017

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