Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Treatment For Medial Tibial Plateau Fracture And Torn ACL
I have a medial tibial plateau fracture and torn acl...happen 4/21...I have a brace an xray and mri to confirm the orthopeid surgeion said I can fly June 22nd but to take asprin before hand for blood clots...and to move and do my execrises...I m not cast because of my acl tear...I think but I have a brace for my knee. It will be two months from my accident before I travel and I had an x-ray that shows that the facture did not move or worsen and healing... so my questions is should I worry about flying. sorry misspelled words
Mon, 10 Sep 2018
Hi,
You can safely fly. It is better to take blood thinners as there is chances for forming blood clot because your limbs are immobilized.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
You can safely fly. It is better to take blood thinners as there is chances for forming blood clot because your limbs are immobilized.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....