How long after knee surgery can I travel?

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Hello, Anon.

Thank you for posting.

There is no universal agreement as to when it is safe to travel by plane after knee arthroscopic surgery. It seems that most orthopedic surgeons advise their patients not to fly for at least 2 -3 weeks before and after straightforward arthroscopic surgery.

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September 3, 2017 - 1:39pm

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