Originally Posted by
hsmall
Dear all
He broke his humerus and had to have an operation in mid-November to pin the two bits of bone back together again.
He is now back at work, principally without a sling. His consultant says he is fit to travel.
On Christmas Eve we are travelling in CW to SFO.
I therefore wondered if there is anyone who has travelled with this sort of injury before and whether there are any tips either about the best seats or how to travel with the said injury, I would be most grateful indeed. I'd really like to relieve his anxiety if that it a reasonable thing to do.
Hi - I am an Orthopaedic Consultant and specialise in shoulder girdle conditions/injuries. It's difficult to be precise without seeing radiographs (Xray films) etc but from the information you've given I think your husband should be very reassured.
He is already outwith his sling i.e. his surgeon is satisfied that the fixation is sound for early mobilisation. He will be 6-7 weeks post-op at the time of the flight so his surgical wound will have healed and his fracture will be well on the way to healing. I would (a) encourage him to mobilise his shoulder /elbow as much as possible and (b) ask you to carry his bags!
I'll defer to all the FTers as regards seat placement as I am a veritable newbie in that regard.
I trust you'll both have a pleasant journey and Merry Christmas.
The 'Roonerino