A female asked:
Can you get a blood clot in your arm from a bruise caused by being stepped on in the area between the shoulder, breast and collar bone?
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Dr. Blake Milleranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 15 years experience
Yes: Any type of trauma to the arm can lead to a blood clot.
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