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What is my risk of dvt if i fly 4 1/2 weeks after ankle surgery? the flight is 2 1/2 hours. i am nwb and will have a cast for at least 6 weeks.
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I don't know if : Anyone can predict with any accuracy such a thing. I would discuss with your surgeon if they would want to give you a blood hinder maybe even to take aspirin.....and I would ask them if it may be a god idea to bivalve the cast particularly if you are going away. Just in case there is swelling, It may be difficult to get a cast cutter during your travels. If bivalved you could remove
Answered 12/23/2015
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