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Can drive car ?
Good evening sir,
I am age 50 years old.
It will be 15 weeks since the leg operation. Now I’m able to walk without any support. Can I drive a car in this condition? I am attaching the latest X-ray.
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The dictum is ' gradual return to usual activities '
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It's very obvious by your XRay that operating surgeon needs to be given full credit;however considering your age and quality of your bone mass you must always keep operating surgeon in loop before doing any activity.15 weeks period is Not sufficient to indulge in strenuous activity like driving.Your XRay already showing loosening of distal screw and hitting fibula.
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Yes you can based on xray but best can be decided by Operating surgeon only .
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Dr. Rajinder K Sharma
Orthopedist
43 yrs exp
Chandigarh
No Consult me search browse on goggle practo Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise Government Retired chandigarh health Department Multispeciality Hospital Now Director Sarhind Orthopaedic Multispeciality medical centre sector 33 chandigarh
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
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Ahmedabad
Yes you can
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Dr. Karri Venkatesh
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5 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Yes u can, but dont strain ur leg much.... Like running, jumping, long drives...
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Dr. Pranav Shejul
Orthopedic surgeon
12 yrs exp
Pune
If you can walk without pain..You can drive the car..u might get swelling in the operated region if you drive for long distances..
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get Ortho doctor consultation before you drive
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avoid driving for long distances and long time.
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