metal plates and pins installed after surgery
2006-10-17 17:01:53 · 4 answers · asked by Marilyn L 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Denver
I actually have bolts and screws holding my spine together
after a surgery I had, and my doctor gave me a small copy
of my x-ray to carry with me to airports and court houses
where I might be going through metal detectors...
Maybe you can get your doctor to get you a small hand held
copy for any trip you may be taking...
That way it is not just your word at the metal detectors stand...
You will have proof...
2006-10-17 21:09:13 · answer #1 · answered by aspenkdp2003 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Airlines allow implanted patients to travel, including those with pacemakers, etc. However it simplifies matters if you have a letter from your surgeon that indeed such a procedure was performed (I advise having that letter sealed in plastic and carry it with your other documents). However, they will still perform a standard scan with a hand-held detector. However at foreign airports, they might even require a strip-search for security reasons.
2006-10-17 17:15:08 · answer #2 · answered by Frank 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a metal plate and screws in my arm and have never had a problem.
2006-10-18 09:11:05 · answer #3 · answered by appalachianlimbo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea but I have my nipples pierced and when I went through the metal detectors they beeped....
I pointed to my chest ...I was going to say what it was...but they waved me through
2006-10-17 17:04:31 · answer #4 · answered by Blondie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋