When Can I Fly After Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery
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- čas přidán 14. 08. 2024
- The surgeons discuss when it is safe to fly in a plane after a total hip replacement or a total knee replacement. They discuss the risk of dislocation, DVT, PE and what are some things you can do to reduce your risk.
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Hi Guys, Just wanted to say thanks again. My double hip replacement was 15 march. Today I passed my
flight test. And I am returning to work flying helicopters. At 58 my career has been extended. And I can't
say enough about the wonderful care I received out here in Kamloops. Canada.
Hi S S. That is awesome! Congratulations and continued good luck going forward. Glad we could help in any way.
Hey Docs, so I chose to fly home from Vancouver by Helijet. I had spoke to them a few times prior to booking the flight. The staff were very accommodating, they assisted by lifting my leg and getting it into a comfortable position under the seat in front of me. 😃👍🏻 20 min flight. It is not at a high altitude compared to commercial flights. My knee did swell quite a bit but I was home with knee elevated and cryo cuff within the hour of leaving Vancouver. Happy I chose a quick way home. 5 days post op full knee replacement. Love your videos keep them coming 🤓
Hi FAB ULOUS. Sounds like the only way to travel! Continued success during your recovery. Thanks so much for watching.
You forgot to mention how painful it is to keep your post op knee partially bent under the seat in front of you, for very long. Car travel, especially back seat, can be terrible as well in first 3 months, and on planes the stewards and other passengers don't appreciate a leg in the aisle! Whenever you travel after knee replacement you need a bulkhead seat for sure, for lots of room to stretch it out, or first class seat, or a private jet! Thx Doctors, for your ongoing very informative, helpful videos.
Very welcome. All the best
Thanks for the information. I had no idea about the air pressure in a plane with a recent knee or hip replacement. Thanks.
Glad to help Darlene!
Thanks for this video. I just scheduled a flight 1.5 hours each way for almost 4 months from my hip replacement surgery. Am going to take aspirin the day before and day of. Looks like I will be good to go and get away - from my home where I've been doing rehab. Yeah!
Great advice !
Thanks Kathy.
I get more info here than the Drs I use
Thank you doctors. Love your video.
Welcome
I'm facing total knee replacement after trying everything else including stem cell injections in both knees. As I explore the surgery options, how about a video explaining all the new surgical techniques such as robotics, Visionare Patient Matching Technology, smaller incisions, etc?
Hi Jay G. We are working on videos addressing these topics. In general, the technology is all based off the same principle of total knee replacement. The thoughts behind robotics and patient matching technology is to simply perfect the operation. We use computer navigation which has been shown to improve radiographic alignment after surgery. The thought behind robots is to improve the accuracy of the cuts in hopes of improving the long term function. Time will tell. Thanks for watching.
Thank you again. In process of getting hip replacement I'm scared . But your information is helping.
Great advice docs! What about going on a cruise?
Probably the same Alida. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Hey there Docs! Me again. 😀 Needed this video just about now! Planning on flying next week for about 3 hours. I'm just at about three months post op. However my knee is still swelling and I'm having to keep applying ice. Luckily I'm flying first class so I will have more leg room but now I'm worrying about DVT. Follow up with my surgeon this week but maybe I should postpone even if he says go. I'm still using a cane to walk. What do you think? Thanks!
Hi Lupe. Always a good idea to talk to your surgeon and to make sure nothing more serious is going on. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your vacation if you end up going.
Hi me a. Thanks for sharing as well. Yes, the swelling can take a long time to resolve. Always want to make sure the swelling is part of the normal recovery rather than something more serious.
@@TalkingWithDocs Well my daughter is having a baby and I want to be there. I will see what my surgeon says. Btw wish my surgeon was as cute as you guys! Thanks for replying!
Hi Lupe. Congratulations to you and your daughter. Wishing mom and baby good health. And thanks for watching.
My mother undergone surgery can she travel from a flight which of 2 hours after 4 th day of surgery?
thats why i always get an aisle seat on flights!
Very nice Bill. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
My husband had an accident on an overseas trip which lead to extending the trip for recovery( he went to see his mother that had just finished chemo). He had to have tibial surgery about 2 plates and 10 screws, he is 3 weeks post op and had been on blood thinners, just wondering how high are the risks him coming back 5 weeks post op it’s a 24 hour flight, it’s hard to communicate properly with the doctors from macedonia so your advice will help a lot thanks
Hi Semjan sorry to hear this. So there is risk but if he stays on the blood thinners that will drastically reduce the main risk which is a blood clot. Best of luck
What about flying a 20 min helicopter flight to get home to an island two days after full knee replacement. It is not very high above the water. Vancouver harbour to Vancouver island. Thanks love the channel.
Hi FAB ULOUS. So a short flight can probably be tolerated. Best to discuss with your surgeon however the risk of a DVT or swelling that is severe would be low. Thanks for watching!
A quick side question- I am flying to Ireland seven and a half months after breaking both my ankles (clean fibula break on the left and avulsion fracture on the right) . I did not require surgery; I am recovering without incident and am no longer under active doctor care. I do not take any medication or have any other health problems. Would the aspirin regime that you mentioned in your video be of any use to me? I do plan to get up once or twice during the flight to walk around. Should I expect to have an issue with my ankles during the flight, such as swelling, etc. or has enough time passed since the trauma? Thanks for continuing to inform patients of potential pitfalls!
Hi Chryseas S. Thanks for your question. It is always a good idea to discuss things like this with your family doctor however ASA 81mg the day before, day of and day after. Compression stockings are also a good idea. Have a great trip!
@@TalkingWithDocs Thanks, I will pick some aspirin up and look at the socks. I am also going to try to pack a little lighter (especially the carry on) so I don;r have so much to lug around!
Good idea! Safe trip.
Yes I had first scope on my knee Two weeks after my postop I had a pulmonary embolism my arms went numb and cold I got up at a bed and I hit the floor after he passed out my wife called the paramedics I had to filter my neck IVs in both arms and my neck it went into blood clot in to my lungs in my heart I spent six days in the hospital my heart stopped
Wow willard that’s scary. Hope you are ok now. Thanks for watching and subscribing
@@TalkingWithDocs My heart was three times that size when that incident happened it’s only elevated 0.1 now it is slightly elevated on blood thinners for life they finally remove remove the filter out of my neck last year I am struggling to walk at this point waiting for a A full knee replacement and hardware removed out of my left leg
@@TalkingWithDocs what happened what is memorial weekend last year I got on a motorized gas bicycle that I customized and the bike slid out from underneath I put my foot down and I fractured the plateau severely after I was cleared to ride the bike again put my foot down and stop the fall and impact fractured it the doctor said it was a Debit in the bone caused the fracture It’s a be my 4th surgery in June I wish I could share my x-rays photos with you I have them give you an idea how bad the fracture was they plugged the bone with cement because there was pieces missing
@@TalkingWithDocs Not sure how they’re going to do a knee replacement when they supposed to take the hardware out at the same time they said they’re going to do both as one I don’t know how I’m gonna be able to walk or bend the knee after staples on the side of my leg I’m confused and puzzled on that I have to wait until the first to talk with the doctor they said they will do both at the same time
@@TalkingWithDocs I have my own CZcams channel the x-rays are on my CZcams channel if you wanted to see how bad it really was not for sure how they’re going to do any replacement with the damage it’s on the x-rays my CZcams channel is motorized bike Willard Buchanan but I’ve got a The x-rays on my CZcams channel show people my injuries I might be able to ride a bike at this moment
What about going through security
Hi carmenbaby02. So you will likely beep in security at the airport. Tell them you have an artificial joint. If they don't believe you they will likely put you in the scanner. Good luck! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
I have to fly home from Vancouver 3 days after hip replacement. Any suggestions
It should be ok. Be careful. You will probably be on a blood thinner. Go slowly.
Thank you!
What about taking a long roadtrip for several hours after knee/hip replacement surgery? Three months?
Yes sounds about right. Maybe sooner if you were doing really well. Thanks for watching and subscribing
@@TalkingWithDocs You are welcome, and thank you for responding.
Should my scar on my hip replacement still cause pain after five months 10:30 pm
It can.
thank you so much
So welcome
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Hi Eliska. Thanks for watching.