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Cathy12345
Cathy12345

Can I ask how soon after surgery did you feel able to drive thanks

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  • John5006
    John5006 Cathy12345

    Posted

    8 weeks for my manal transmission car and 11 weeks back to work driving a bus.
  • KathrynS
    KathrynS Cathy12345

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    I drive a left hand drive manual and had my right knee done. I drove at 7 weeks for short distances but had to totally alter my driving position to be able to get a safe comfortable position. It was down to the rom. I am 18 weeks now and doing my first long drive on friday (3hours there walk around all day and 3  back)
  • diane95880
    diane95880 Cathy12345

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    I had my right knee replaced, and was able to drive at 4 weeks with my PT's permission. He told me to go a parking lot with my husband and practice braking. If I wasn't able to move my leg quickly and forcefully to apply the brake, I wasn't ready to drive. It was good to go out and practice before I got behind the wheel again.

    Diane

    • jenny47422
      jenny47422 diane95880

      Posted

      I drove to my six week check up. Left tkr with auto car. Worst part was how many times I bumped my sore knee when getting in and out of the car.

       

  • cheryl86544
    cheryl86544 Cathy12345

    Posted

    What surgery did you have?
    • Cathy12345
      Cathy12345 cheryl86544

      Posted

      Left tkr Jenny. Got clearance to drive but a little anxious. Had a short drive with partner yesterday. Went well but painful afterwards. Thanks for all advice
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