Can you travel by plane after hip surgery?
Can you travel by plane after hip surgery? After six weeks, people can typically travel. We might recommend blood thinners for travel, for example, if you are planning to take intercontinental or transcontinental flights. This might be as simple as taking an aspirin, or we might suggest something more robust if you have a known history of blood clots.
Can flying affect surgery?
Does flying before surgery increase the risk of clotting complications? If preventive measures are neglected, a very long flight prior to surgery can increase the probability of complications for patients who undergo orthopedic surgeries such as a hip or knee replacement.
Why is flying not recommended after surgery?
After surgery, patients are at an increased risk of blood clots, which is further exacerbated by the act of flying on a commercial flight. According to the HSS Education Institute, there is a general risk of blood clots occurring for up to four to six weeks after surgery.
How do you get through TSA with hip replacement?
After you send your carry-on and personal items through the scanner, inform the TSA officer that you have a metal implant. Opt to go through the body scanner. Alternatively, you may choose a pat-down. Be patient if the TSA officer asks to use a wand around your artificial joint (Healio).
What injuries should you not fly with?
recent heart attack. recent stroke. recent operation or injury where trapped air or gas may be present in the body (e.g. stomach ,bowel, eyes, face, brain) severe long term diseases that affect your breathing.
How do you prevent blood clots when flying?
- Stand up or walk occasionally. ...
- Exercise your calf muscles and stretch your legs while you're sitting. ...
- Talk to your doctor about wearing compression stockings or taking medicine before departure if you have additional risk factors for blood clots.
Do you need proof of hip replacement to fly?
It's wise but not necessary to have some documentation of your joint replacement. You have a couple of options: TSA notification. The TSA website offers a card that you can fill out, simply adding a description of your joint replacement.