Predictive Factors for Return to Driving After Lower Limb Arthroplasty.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A common question post total hip arthroplasty (THA)/total knee arthroplasty (TKA) arthroplasty is "Doctor, when can I drive?". No objective assessment currently exists. This study aimed to identify clinical factors predicting driving return post hip THA and TKA.

Methods

In this single-center retrospective observational study, patients were reviewed at 6 weeks post THA and TKA. Patient demographics, driving status, timed up and go (TUG) test, self-reported walking time (SRWT), walking aid use, and pain scores were collected. Descriptive statistics, t-tests, and binary regression models were used.

Results

Five hundred ninety two participants were included: 271 THA (males n = 134, mean age: 66.4) and 321 TKA (males n = 155, mean age: 66.8). THA: At 6 we

SUBMITTER: Giannoudis V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12044195 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature