Traveling with artificial joints

Published February 20, 2007 5:00am ET



It may not be a lead foot, but a metal ankle replacement could attract the attention of authorities, a local doctor found.

Foot and ankle implants can set off the improved metal detectors produced since Sept. 11, 2001, said Dr. Clifford Jeng, of Baltimore?s Mercy Medical Center.

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