Can I travel on plane after ankle 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.



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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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Your crutches must pass through the X-ray machine when passing through airport security. If you are sitting in a wheelchair, this is ok; otherwise, you would have to hop on one leg.

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The cramped conditions and long periods of being less active on a flight can cause pain, stiffness or swelling of your legs. Being less active can lead to slow blood flow in your veins which increases your risk of developing a blood clot, known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

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