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A 33-year-old female asked:

Have a fiberglass cast on for bad synovitis in wrist. comes off 10 days before 5 hr flight. any complication to flying after cast removal?

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Dr. Richard Zimon
Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
NOPE: Fly away without worry! Enjoy and hope you are feeling better! Hope this is helpful Dr Z
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Dr. Frank Holmes
Dr. Frank Holmesanswered
Sports Medicine 25 years experience
No problem: I hope your wrist feels better soon. Flying should not be a problem after cast removal. Ask for help with your luggage, as to not aggravate your wrist!
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