Casts (Medical)
A worn medical cast is allowed and generally doesn't need to be removed for screening.
Carry-on
Allowed
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed. A cast worn on the body doesn't need to be removed for screening. It's normal for a cast to trigger additional screening (like a pat-down of the area or a swab test) since it can hide items from the X-ray, but you won't be asked to remove it.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. Not typically relevant since a cast is worn, not packed, but a spare/removed cast has no restriction either.
Special instructions
Arriving with extra time is a good idea, since a cast commonly leads to additional screening steps that take a bit longer than a standard pass through the checkpoint.
FAQ
- Will I need to remove my cast at security?
- No — a worn cast doesn't need to be removed. Expect additional screening like a pat-down or swab of the area instead, since the cast can obscure the X-ray view.
Related items
Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-08-02
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.