When to Begin Driving - Surgical Guide to Left Total Knee Replacement
Most patients are able to resume driving about four to six weeks after surgery. It depends upon which leg was operated on, your range of motion, strength, and coordination. Always check with your surgeon before you resume driving. You should not be driving if you are still taking pain medication.
The content of this website is intended for individuals undergoing single sided total knee replacement for either the right or left knee. If you are undergoing total knee replacement for BOTH your knees on the same day then please review the content with your inpatient physical therapist or schedule a preoperative consult with our physical therapy outpatient center at 212.606.1213.