How long after ACL surgery can I fly?

Airline Flights: All flying should wait at least 6 weeks after this procedure. Some short flights may be okay but then aspirin or other clotting protection is needed. If you do need to fly, you should get up and walk frequently to avoid blood clots.

Can I travel after meniscus surgery?

You may travel as soon as you feel comfortable, but it is recommended that long trips be avoided for two weeks after surgery due to an increased risk of blood clots in the legs.

How long after ACL and meniscus surgery can you ride a bike?

You will have to take a beat before riding hard again, though. Typically, patients can get on a stationary bike and work the pedals back and forth—without going all the way around—within two weeks of surgery, Celebi says.

When can you fly after arthroscopic knee surgery?

As a rough guide, before flying, you should allow: 1-2 days after arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery. 1-2 days after a plaster cast has been applied.

Can You Fly 2 weeks after ACL surgery?

There is a risk of blood clot after any lower extremity surgery and this is increased during air travel. It can also be uncomfortable to sit on an airplane after surgery. We recommend waiting until at least 2 weeks after surgery for any flight.

Can you travel by car after ACL surgery?

A. You should not drive as long as you are taking narcotic pain medication. If it is your left knee, you can resume driving when you feel your reaction times are back to normal (typically 1 week). If it is your right knee, usually allow driving 4-6 weeks after surgery.

Can I go to the beach after ACL surgery?

Generally, after your stitches have been removed or have dissolved and your wound has fully healed, you should be able to swim in the sea or a swimming pool. Once a wound has healed, the risk of infection decreases.

Can you fly before knee replacement?

A very long flight prior to surgery can increase the probability of complications for patients undergoing hip and knee replacements when preventive measures are neglected.

How long is the pain after ACL surgery?

Your knee will feel numb and less painful right after surgery because of the medication injected into it. This will wear off later tonight and the pain could increase. The most severe pain usually lasts a day or two and then gradually subsides.