Doctor when can I drive? A systematic review and meta-analysis of return to driving after total hip arthroplasty.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objective

Advice given to patients on driving resumption after total hip arthroplasty (THA) is inconsistent. Due to a lack of clear guidelines, surgeons' recommendations range between 4-8 weeks after surgery to resume driving. Delays in driving return can have detrimental social and economic impact. However, it is important to ensure patients only resume driving once safe. This study presents a systematic review and meta-analysis of driving simulation studies after THA to establish when patients can safely return to driving postoperatively.

Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis using PRISMA guidelines was undertaken. Titles and abstracts were screened for inclusion, data was extracted, and studies assessed for bias risk. Review Manager, was used for statis

SUBMITTER: Patel PV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9827492 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature