How can I fly with a hip replacement?

An aisle row seat would be preferable so that you can allow get up out of your seat regularly. Move around the cabin frequently. Get out of your seat regularly and go for a walk up up and down the aisle. If necessary, take pain relief medications during your travel so that you are comfortable to move around.



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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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Airport Security Scanners Roughly 90% of all implants from total knee or total hip arthroplasty will most definitely set off the security alarms when passing through an airport security scanning system. Even if your particular implant only contains small traces of metal, it will more than likely sound the alarm.

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Though TSA notes its officers do not search for marijuana or other illegal drugs, officers are required to report any item they find that may violate the law during the security screening process to local law enforcement. Those authorities then decide what, if any, steps are taken next.

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Download and complete a Notification Card to be provided to the TSA officer who will be conducting your screening. The Notification Card is intended to describe your health condition, disability or medical device to the TSA officer in a discreet manner, helping to ensure your privacy.

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After surgery, patients are at an increased risk of blood clots, which is further exacerbated by the act of flying on a commercial flight. According to the HSS Education Institute, there is a general risk of blood clots occurring for up to four to six weeks after surgery.

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