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lynne52937
lynne52937

Can anyone tell me how long it was until they were driving again. I am not yet 3 weeks post op, but we live 5 miles from the nearest town and 5.5 miles from the nearest bus stop. My friend does all the driving at the moment but I am hoping to back behind the week, by the end of November. Is this realistic?

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  • John5006
    John5006 lynne52937

    Posted

    It will depend on your Insurers and your Consultant. I was 8 weeks I'd had a partial knee replacement, right leg. I drive a manual car. I was back at work in 11 weeks driving a bus.

    ?If you are in UK you would be wise to check the DVLA website, Medical services section. There is a section which deals with all sorts of medical conditions. That will tell you.

    John

  • debbie87193
    debbie87193 lynne52937

    Posted

    Hi Lynne, I had a left partial knee replacement almost 7 weeks ago now. I saw my surgeon at exactly 6 weeks, and was advised that after an operation such as this, as long as you can do an emergency stop, and feel comfortable, you can drive. I started driving the next day, taking it steady,as my knee, still being swollen, felt tight,but I was able to drive safely. As the week has gone on, its gotten easier, its more painful getting in and out of the car! I've felt much more independent, and happier, now I can get myself out and about, without relying on others. I'm in the UK.

  • debbie87193
    debbie87193 lynne52937

    Posted

    I also meant to say that my Physio agreed and also said it was like a form of exercise, since its my left leg, I have to push down on the clutch, also, we have a lot of hills, so clutch control comes into it!
  • abfro
    abfro lynne52937

    Posted

    I had bilateral TKR. My doc said as long as I was off of narcotic pain killers and could stomp my foot I could drive. So, 2 weeks for me. 
  • tijim
    tijim lynne52937

    Posted

    Hi Lynne .. guess this is a very individual one I was about 10-12wks post op b4 I drove as it was my driving leg that was operated on... I was unable to drive far due to swelling and having leg in same position... but we're all different.  I live very close to shops and hubby drops in on the way home from work so it really didn't bother me too much.

    • tijim
      tijim

      Posted

      Also I had a TKR not sure if you've had the same or partial?

    • april99094
      april99094 tijim

      Posted

      I had a total and it was 6 weeks or maybe a little less, i guess it all depends on the person.
    • johnny17592
      johnny17592 april99094

      Posted

      I am just coming to six weeks post op drove home today manual car i was stuck in a bit of traffic the back of my knee felt a bit sore i hope its not harmful but i did have to use the clutch a lot and its my left knee i had op on has any one else felt this cheers.
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