| Driving is one of the most important things that you | | | | car. You may also have to focus on turning your |
| can do in your life. You will need to drive from one | | | | body once in a while to see things in your blind spots. |
| place to another to get things done. You should | | | | Doing these things requires a good deal of pressure |
| know that even though driving is important after you | | | | on your hips. This pressure can be too much for a |
| have undergone a hip replacement you may not be | | | | new hip to handle shortly after surgery. |
| able to drive for a good amount of time. | | | | When you get your new hip it will need to have |
| After your hip replacement surgery is complete you | | | | some time to settle in. You will also need to focus on |
| will have to avoid driving for about six to eight | | | | being able to walk with it. As a result it will help to |
| weeks. Being a passenger in a vehicle is safe as long | | | | avoid driving for a few weeks after your surgery |
| as the seating arrangements for you are well | | | | takes place. |
| secured. | | | | When you get to your follow-up visit a few weeks |
| The reason as to why driving is not advised comes | | | | after the surgery takes place your doctor will look |
| from how the sudden motions of your hips can be | | | | into your condition. At this point the doctor will be |
| too tough to handle. When you are driving you will | | | | able to determine if it is safe for you to go driving or |
| have to move your legs up and down on a | | | | not. You should only continue driving if your doctor |
| consistent basis in order to handle the pedals on a | | | | says that it is okay for you to do it. |