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I have 5 or so small hemetoma (an inch or so in diametre) in my leg (between knee and ankle area) following a fall. am i safe to travel by plane?

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

Sounds fine: What did you do to injure yourself and when. Make sure you walk strong a bit on your flight if it is a long flight

Answered 6/6/2016

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A member asked:

I have 5 or so small hemetoma (an inch or so in diametre) in my leg (between knee and ankle area) following a fall. am i safe to travel by plane?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Butler answered

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