Abstract:Air travel in a cast with a fracture is associated with an increased risk of leg swelling in a tight compartment. We have hypothesised that there should be an accessible, universal policy for travel recommendations with the cast supported by high-quality literature. We have checked the 20 biggest airlines looking for their guidance on travel recommendation /restrictions in the presence of a broken leg in a cast, particularly in children. We have also carried out a literature review in the last 30 years to asce… Show more
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