Driving after hip replacement

Hip replacement surgery is a major operation and so there are, understandably, restrictions on what you can and can’t do during the healing process. For example, you should avoid driving after hip replacement surgery. Major hip surgery adversely affects reaction times – it is therefore recommended that you refrain from driving for 4-6 weeks.

Advice for longer journeys

We recommend that you avoid journeys longer than an hour for at least 6 weeks. This is because your hip will feel uncomfortable and stiff. If you must travel, it’s important that you take regular breaks for about 10-15 minutes.

Advice for travelling by plane

Most airlines advise that you avoid air travel for at least 3 months after surgery. This is due to the increased risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Further advice

If you would like further information about your mobility following surgery, please contact our surgeon using the details below.

 

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02380 258446
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    Total Hip Replacement or THR is one of the most successful hip operations in orthopaedic surgery. Tens of thousands of hip replacements are performed each year…

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    Hip resurfacing was developed to treat painful arthritis in younger and active patients. It’s now an established technique, and the results are usually excellent in carefully selected patients…

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  • Revision Hip Surgery

    Hip replacement surgery can be life changing for those dealing with pain on a daily basis. Unfortunately, even a replacement hip can wear out…

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  • Hip Replacement

    Total Hip Replacement or THR is one of the most successful hip operations in orthopaedic surgery. Thousands of hip replacements are performed each year…

    Click here to find out more
  • Hip Resurfacing

    Hip resurfacing was developed to treat painful arthritis in younger and active patients. It’s a relatively new technique, but the results are usually excellent…

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  • Revision Hip Surgery

    Hip replacement surgery can be life changing for those dealing with pain on a daily basis. Unfortunately, even a replacement hip can wear out…

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