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Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Traffic Safety

Background:

  • Orthopaedic procedures on extremities can significantly impair a patient's ability to perform daily activities, including driving.
  • Return to driving is a crucial aspect of patient recovery and independence after orthopaedic surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the limited literature concerning driving ability after orthopaedic surgery to the extremities.
  • To identify key variables affecting the timeline for a safe return to driving.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies discussing driving ability post-orthopaedic extremity surgery.
  • Analysis of factors influencing driving competence, such as surgical site, cast/brace use, and medication.

Main Results:

  • Few studies provide definitive data on driving return after upper or lower extremity surgery.
  • Numerous variables, including surgical site, limb dominance, and pain management, affect driving recovery time.

Conclusions:

  • Patients should be advised not to drive until they demonstrate competent control of vehicle operation.
  • Clear guidelines are needed to counsel patients on safe return-to-driving timelines after orthopaedic extremity surgery.