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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.
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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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