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Can Tibial Plateau Fracture Patients Fly?
How long before an 83 y/o female with a closed depression fracture of the lateral tibial plateau can fly? Dr. stated the fracture was about the diameter of a quarter and CT showed 6.4 mm depth. Surgery was done to elevate the fracture, cadaver bone graft was placed and a screw placed below the graft. Patient has history of osteopenia and takes calcium plus D, no other bone therapies.
Fri, 12 Jun 2020
Hi,
After such operations unprotected weight bearing is advised only after 16 -18 weeks. As such there is no contraindication to fly as pt can travel on a wheel chair also.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Rohan Shanker Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
After such operations unprotected weight bearing is advised only after 16 -18 weeks. As such there is no contraindication to fly as pt can travel on a wheel chair also.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Rohan Shanker Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
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