Do you need to split a cast to fly?

Travelling is not advised for 48hours following application of the cast. However if you do need to fly then the cast will need to be “split”. “Splitting” the cast involves cutting down both sides of the cast to allow for possible swelling while flying. It is then lightly bound with a self adhesive tape.



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Your seat on the plane If you have an upper body cast or your leg is in a plaster cast below your knee and you can bend your knee, you'll be able to sit in a normal seat. If your plaster cast covers your knee, you won't be able to bend it, so you'll need to make special seating arrangements with your airline.

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Most airlines recommend to delay the flight 24-48 h after cast application. Four airlines require splitting the cast if applied 48 h before the flight.

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Most airlines have their own set of rules and regulations regarding passengers with medical conditions, so it's best to be prepared in advance. Some airlines may require a medical certificate from your doctor stating that you are fit to fly, while others may ask you to complete a form outlining your condition.

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If you fracture your leg, you will not be able to fly until the fracture has healed and you are out of the cast or splint. Obviously, you cannot take any pain medications and fly. If you have a knee replacement, you need to be at the point where your physician has released you to your own care.

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