| When going to the airport to catch a flight today in | | | | booth that is located pass the metal detection |
| the United States, we must pass through several | | | | devices. |
| checkpoints to assure that safety and security is | | | | The delay is minimal and really does not present a |
| established. In getting processed to fly everyone | | | | problem regarding time involved. It is recommended |
| must pass through a metal detection device as part | | | | that you get to the airport early and anticipate this |
| of the examination process. | | | | procedure. |
| After having a either a hip, knee or shoulder | | | | There is some former patients that have had some |
| replacement the prosthesis that has been inserted will | | | | concerns going through metal detection devices that |
| set off the alarm and this can in most cases get you | | | | the machines can possibly cause some loosening of |
| placed to the side for a pat-down and being checked | | | | the prosthesis feeling that there is some magnetic |
| over with the wand which is another metal detection | | | | component involved. There is absolutely no evidence |
| apparatus. | | | | of this at this time and really should not be a concern. |
| I have flown out of many US airports and airports | | | | Most orthopedic surgeons today will not provide an |
| overseas as well an the outcome for the most part | | | | identification card or bring the issue up to you unless |
| is the same. Carrying an identification card that | | | | they are pressed on the subject by yourself |
| indicates you have had a joint replacement of some | | | | regarding the replacement. |
| type will not matter. | | | | The matter of setting off the metal detection alarm |
| Producing the actual incision where the replacement | | | | whether at the airport or local courthouse just gives |
| was completed will still get you checked out in the | | | | you a few minutes of individual attention. |