Do hip replacements show up on airport scanners?
Do hip replacements show up on airport scanners? Many commonly used orthopaedic implants may also set off the metal detectors. Over 90% of implanted total hip and knee arthroplasty devices will set off airport metal detectors.
Can airport body scanners see implants?
You may be concerned about travelling with your breast prosthesis. It's safe to wear or carry a prosthesis on an aeroplane – the change in altitude and air pressure doesn't affect the prosthesis. Most international airports have full-body scanners, which will detect the prosthesis.