Car Change After Hip Op...Is It Needed..!!!!!!

Hi there. The only adjustment I have made is a cushion to sit on when driving. I have a extra which is not low, but if you had a sports car I might imagine it was a bit difficult after the op.

in terms of height I would not like to get one too high

Hi monkeypearl,

I have a Nissan qashqai and had no trouble getting in and out after my op but my hubby has a focus and I find that very low !

I am also tall if that is any help 🍷

Greetings monkeypearl, For me my camrey day my bum lower than my hip.That caused some difficulty getting in and out.

I bought a Honda crv is a small suv type.

It's a blessing no problems with it.

I also have complete server lumbar surgery.with six fusions and six laminectomies. Also my spine tilted to the right b/c i couldn't sit equally on both sides too painful.That's why it bowed out.

The DOCTOR found a suprise in that I had a hole in my spinal cord from epudirals.

All is well now. ThR healing good.But the Honda makes live better. best to you

Hi,

im still pre op but have to have a cushion on the seat so that knee to hip ratio is not less than 90 degrees. I am told that the same rules will apply post op.

my daughter has a SUV and I find it difficult to climb in because of the height of the step into it. My car is a Yaris but I can make the seat high enough, however, I then have to bend my head a lot to duck under the doorway! As long as your knee is 90 degrees to your hip, whatever works for you.

Definitely I have a Renault Capture and it is perfect but I find when a passenger in other peoples cars that are lower it is difficult getting out.

I'd say not to high (my cousin's SUV & truck) and not too low (my husband's Miata sports car).  Our mid-size station wagon is just right - like Goldilocks said!

Hi PJ<

good question! this is just one factor prompting change from 2 door ford ka to bigger and more comfy 4 door fun renault captur - delightful!

getting in and out for first few monthas, passenger then driving, swivelled bum round on a plastic bag - easy!

cheers

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good question! this is just one factor prompting change from 2 door ford ka to bigger and more comfy 4 door fun renault captur - delightful!

getting in and out for first few monthas, passenger then driving, swivelled bum round on a plastic bag - easy!

cheers

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Yes not to high or low ! We have mercedes van (too high ) mercedes c class coupe (too low) at 6 weeks I can do both but into a initially was tough . Friend of mine picked me up in her camper van 2 weeks ago and we had laugh (have both worked in occupational therapy) trying to get me in it ! . Take it easy

Denise

Hi monkeypearl,

If you want an SUV then do your research and get the best you can afford, if you are a petrol head and have a sports car, you will mourn its loss.

I drive a 5ltr jag convertable, my daughter has said, when told its impracticle your mum drives this since her accident and subsequent THR, her reply, " mum would go into a shell and never drive if it was not a horsepower beast".

There are ways and means, what a joy it is to hit the open road again 😀

Just take care getting in and out, take your time and change when you want to change.

Ps, was driving at 6 weeks post op.

Best wishes for whatever you decide, take your time though.

Dot x