Can I go through airport security with a hip replacement?

Advise security officers of your implant Let them know where your implant is located. A security officer will offer you a private screening that could include screening with a hand-held wand and a pat-down inspection. You will not need to show your surgical scar or remove any clothing.



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Inform the TSA officer that you have an artificial knee, hip, other metal implant or a pacemaker, defibrillator or other internal medical device.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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If TSA officers find marijuana or other drugs during a routine screening process, they're supposed to notify local law enforcement, which makes the final call. That final call can vary. If you're in a state where marijuana is legal, local law enforcement probably won't respond to airport calls if it's found.

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