How soon can I fly after foot surgery?

How soon can I fly after foot surgery? You should not travel long haul after major foot surgery for at least three months. This includes operations such as ankle fusions or tendon reconstructions. You should not fly if you have your foot/leg in a plaster. For operations such as bunions you should avoid flying for approximately one month after surgery.

Can I fly 8 weeks after foot surgery?

Blood Clots: a Major Cause for Concern In most cases, surgeons who perform surgery on your feet or ankles advise that you refrain from air travel for at least 4 weeks after the operation.

Can you fly with a boot and crutches?

Contact the airline or airlines you are flying with and tell them you are on crutches at least 48 hours in advance. Airlines do not classify crutches as extra luggage, so you can still take your regular allowance without paying extra. Don't be a hero and not ask for assistance, thinking that you can manage on your own.

Can you fly 2 weeks after ankle surgery?

The reason a DVT is dangerous is that is can break off, travel through the bloodstream and lodge in one of the lungs, creating a blockage known as a pulmonary embolism. In most cases, surgeons who perform surgery on your feet or ankles advise that you refrain from air travel for at least 4 weeks after the operation.

Can I fly 10 days after surgery?

1 to 2 days after keyhole surgery. 4 to 5 days after simple abdominal surgery. 7 days after more complicated eye surgery. 10 to 14 days after chest surgery or a coronary artery bypass graft.

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 get around an airport with a broken foot?

Wheelchair help If you have a cast on your leg and need a wheelchair to get around the airport and board the plane, tell your airline as soon as possible. They can arrange for a wheelchair to meet you at both ends of your journey. There's usually no additional charge for this service.

Can you fly with a broken foot in a boot after?

It is safe to fly with a broken bone if it is properly set and secured. However, it is best not to fly at least 48 hours after the plaster cast has been applied. If you fly before this time, the cast will most likely be split in half to avoid swelling, compartment syndrome, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

How do you travel with a broken foot?

Erickson said, “It is safe to travel by car or plane with a broken bone as long as the fracture is appropriately immobilized. For lower extremity fractures, travel is easier with a knee scooter instead of crutches. Patients should remember to elevate the injured extremity during and after travel to decrease swelling.”

How do you prevent blood clots on a long flight?