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Can One Travel By Air While Having Retrolisthesis And Joint Dysfunction?

I have a compression fx at L2, Retrolisthesis (L4/L5), and wedge deformity vs Schmoral s node. Will I be able to fly? We already have tickets. It s been almost 4 weeks since this happened and I can t get in to see the orthopedist until after mid-Dec. Thanks.
Sat, 27 Feb 2016
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hello healthcare user..
i would like you to avoid air travel until atleast 6 weeks....you need 2 more weeks of rest....but if its too urgent or unavoidable then you can fly but with proper braces only...you can use contoured LS belt......have a safe journey...thank you
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Can One Travel By Air While Having Retrolisthesis And Joint Dysfunction?

hello healthcare user.. i would like you to avoid air travel until atleast 6 weeks....you need 2 more weeks of rest....but if its too urgent or unavoidable then you can fly but with proper braces only...you can use contoured LS belt......have a safe journey...thank you