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Is It Safe To Fly With Fracture Fibula?
I have an 18 year old visitor who has broken her right fibula - apparently a clean break. She has been in a back-slab type cast for a week and is going to be given a fibreglass cast tomorrow. She is from Germany and wants to return home but it is a very long journey from New Zealand and we are not sure if flying is advisable.
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
Dear patient
There is no harm in flying with fracture fibula once it is casted. But take precautions 1. Keep that limb elevated while on travelling to pre cause vent swelling 2. Take sufficient painkiller and anti inflammatory medication with you 3. Keep active distal toe movements 4. Check capillary filling . All the best
There is no harm in flying with fracture fibula once it is casted. But take precautions 1. Keep that limb elevated while on travelling to pre cause vent swelling 2. Take sufficient painkiller and anti inflammatory medication with you 3. Keep active distal toe movements 4. Check capillary filling . All the best
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