The facts about driving after hip surgery!

When can you drive after a hip replacement? How do you get into a car safely? Do you need to tell the DVLA and your insurance company? In this video we'll look at all of these issues. Buckle up!
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[@robertdavies922]

The car cain / door entry aid looks really useful - even for someone to just get in and out of the passenger seat. Thanks for the video!

[@Lathamhipsurgery]

It’s a useful bit of kit. Thanks!

[@devendarthudi1736]

Very helpful video I was operated 5 weeks ago and I had to drive a short distance on 5 th week It’s automatic and left leg was operated I learned how to get in and get out safely from this video 👏👏

[@Lathamhipsurgery]

Excellent! Thanks for your comment. Hope you have a smooth recovery.

[@phillyon5466]

Good guidance thanks. Following my first hip op last year I had bruising & swelling down my operated leg & wasn't able to bend at the knee enough to operate the clutch. It probably took best part of two months before I felt confident enough to try on local roads. Hip op No 2 has been so different with hardly any bruising or swelling & very little restriction in movement. Same clinic & same surgeon. I think that I was just unlucky the first time. I'll not rush to be driving again but it might well be 4-5 weeks this time. Thanks again for your video & sensible comments😊🦿🩼

[@Lathamhipsurgery]

Thanks for posting about your experience. No two hips are ever the same, even when done by the same surgeon, using the same implants. The wonders of human variability... Wishing you well for a speedy recovery.

[@devglall]

Really useful information as always Jeremy!

[@Lathamhipsurgery]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dheredia2789]

Im 7 wks post op from thr. I was driving short distances a day ago!

[@Lathamhipsurgery]

Excellent!

[@myksaussietales5869]

I am stage 3 AVN, bcoz I had to wait 12 months for insurance to cover, I had to go through core decompression to relieve pain. Is there any chance I can avoid THR

[@Lathamhipsurgery]

If the AVN has been successfully treated by the decompression, then you might get away with it. About 40% of people who have this treatment will end up with a THR.

[@planet_69]

Hi jeremy, i recently came across a woman saying she has her new hip replacement leg longer than the other. How do surgeons ensure the stem settles in the leg bone at the right depth?

[@Lathamhipsurgery]

Thanks for your question. It’s quite a common problem that causes a lot of unhappiness. We do a careful assessment of the patient, analyse the X-rays and use trial implants in surgery to make sure everything is correct. In complex cases I use a detailed preop plan and the Optimised Positioning System. Careful assessment and attention to detail is crucial. Most hip surgeons like me have a degree of OCD about what we do!