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Can circulation be cut off by sports tape?

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Dr. Daniel Solomon answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Absolutely: Sports tape can be great if properly applied. If too tight it will restrict venous return and cause swelling. This is especially true on the wrist and ankle in general tape should not be circumferential around the whole limb above the wrist or above the ankle.

Dr Sussmane Stubbs agreed

Answered 1/21/2017

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