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A member asked:
Is it possible that a failing screw or pin in ankle hardware to cause a blood clot?
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No: Should not be an issue. (unless, you want to get technical and blame it on secondary factors...).
Answered 8/4/2013
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Unlikely.: Might cause some pain or irritation at the site of the screw, but not a blood clot inside a vein.
Answered 9/12/2013
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