Flying/TSA with artifical knee

Thanks for the responses. I didn't get a card from the ortho. Guess I should give them a call. Just thought about it and I also have a small pin in my shoulder from a rebuild. Oh well, fun time at the airport.

Ditto on the TSA search. No problem at all. Just tell them you have an artificial knee and they will wand you and pat you down in a special area. Wear loose clothing and slip on shoes. Just cooperate and listen to their instructions. Your personal belongings will be put by your side if you are alone. I have an ID card from my ortho doctor that shows what the knee looks like and right or left knee.

It will be easier if you have the card they gave you. Or are supposed to gve you when you when joint is replaced.

I do it all the time. If you go through the metal detector, you will indeed set it off. Either a pat down of your knee or just a wanding. If you go through the body scanner, it won't pick it up and nothing happens. I always tell the TSA folks that I have a artificial knee.