Do airlines require casts for recent fractures to be split or bivalved before air travel, and what are the clinical reasons for this?
Abstract
Airlines typically request casts be split or bivalved to prevent circulation issues during air travel, particularly soon after application, due to changes in altitude and cabin pressure.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Travel-related health issues
Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
International Law and Aviation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 7 January 2026