Is it OK to fly with a sprained ankle?
Is it OK to fly with a sprained ankle? We recommend avoiding sports for in the first 72 hours following a sprained ankle. Can you fly with a sprained ankle? You can fly with sprained ankle. Remember to keep it elevated and wear a bandage to help with compression.
Does flying increase swelling from injury?
The usual risk of swelling is increased in travelers with extremity fractures that cannot be kept elevated in the aircraft. Furthermore, the hypoxic environment causes venodilation, leading to increased venous pooling and increasing the risk of swelling and compartment syndrome.
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.