When is it Safe for Patients to Drive after Right Total Hip Arthroplasty?

Authors

Victor H. Hernandez, MD, Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Alvin C. Ong, MD, Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Fabio Orozco, MD, Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Anne Marie Madden, Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Zachary D. Post, MD, The Rothman Institute of Orthopedics at Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

3-24-2015

Comments

Poster presented at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in Las Vegas Nevada.

Abstract

Introduction:

• Driving restrictions after total hip arthroplasty (THA) can be inconvenient and burdensome for patients.
• When patients may safely be allowed to drive remains controversial.
• Most studies recommend 6 weeks but recent advances in surgical approach, pain management and rapid recovery may have changed this time frame.
• The purpose of this study was to prospectively evaluate driving safety after THA through brake reaction time.

Recommended Citation

Hernandez, MD, Victor H.; Ong, MD, Alvin C.; Orozco, MD, Fabio; Madden, Anne Marie; and Post, MD, Zachary D., "When is it Safe for Patients to Drive after Right Total Hip Arthroplasty?" (2015). Rothman Institute Conference Posters. Paper 11.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/rothinsposters/11