Dislocated hip - when can I drive?

[PCshedman]

Have dislocated hip and had two weeks in traction. Now not allowed to put left foot down for 6 weeks and am hobbling on crutches.
Any idea when I can drive again? Maverick a manual but daughter has an auto car.

[Tony]

Have dislocated hip and had two weeks in traction. Now not allowed to put left foot down for 6 weeks and am hobbling on crutches.
Any idea when I can drive again? Maverick a manual but daughter has an auto car.

When your doctor says so ! until then concentrate on getting better. Physio
soon?
regards
Tony

[PCshedman]

Have exercises from hospital. Wondering about legal/insurance perspective?

[briggie]

try contacting the drivers medical unit at swansea and asking their advice , but as far as i know from my own experience , as long as your doctor agrees its ok to drive and you shouldnt have to inform your insurance company , ... although i did anyway .

[briggie]

How to tell DVLA about a medical condition If you've had, or currently suffer from a medical condition or disability that may affect your driving you must tell the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). You'll also need to provide details if you develop a new condition or disability or one that has become worse since your licence was issued.
Failure to notify DVLA is a criminal offence and is punishable by a fine of up to £1000.
Surrendering your driving licence
The medical standards of fitness to drive are available to all medical practitioners. If your doctor, in accordance with these standards, has advised you that you should not drive you may wish to surrender your licence. You can reapply for its restoration at a later date. Surrendering your licence has an advantage, if and when you decide to reapply.

[briggie]

INF94 Customer Service Guide for Drivers with Medical Conditions

[briggie]

http://www.dft.gov.uk/dvla/medical/about_dri_med.aspx

click on the bit i posted just before this , it tells you exactly what to do

[briggie]

sorry to be a nuisance , but your medical practitioner ( gp or otherwise ) should be fully aware of the medical standards required , if he then says he has no objection to you driving , then from a legal standpoint you dont have a problem , but inform your insurance company anyway .

the above is drawn from my own experience , hope this helps .

regards.and get well soon

pete

[PCshedman]

Thanks for that. Hip has been re-located for 2 weeks now, but have to keep weight off left foot for 6 weeks further so am on crutches. Trouble is, as it is left leg am eyeing daughter's Toyota atomatic as a possibility in a few weeks.
Would this be silly I wonder?

[briggie]

check with gp first

[PCshedman]

Will do. Thanks

[briggie]

np thats what we are here for , to help fellow members :thumb2

[zippy656]

um PCshedman care to say how you did it then??

[extreme-4x4]

snow id guess.... although im starting to wonder if we should start saving for for a new hip for mr loveglove .

he's getting on a bit :D and of course he's off to France again soon :augie

loves ya paulllllyyyyyyyy

[lacroupade]

any GP who sanctioned driving in such a state would be a complete moron. can you imagine his liability if the patient then had an accident or even killed somebody??

you'd be surprised at the standing orders that preclude driving, e.g. relatively minor keyhole stomach surgery = 6 weeks off the road.

[PCshedman]

Well what happened was my dog barked at a staked horse owned by Travellers on common land in Wakefield. The horse bolted and the chain it was fastened by wrapped round my left leg and pulled it to 90deg over my right one, dragging me along the ground.
Was found by someone who sent for ambukance. which turned up after half an hour.
Only getting minimal pain now but crutch travel no joke!
Have to see Consultant in 6 weeks but its really frustrating not driving. Have wife and daughter to take me out, but neither will drive Mav as have own cars. Feels like its MOT is wasting away!

[DaveAMac]

Well what happened was my dog barked at a staked horse owned by Travellers on common land in Wakefield. The horse bolted and the chain it was fastened by wrapped round my left leg and pulled it to 90deg over my right one, dragging me along the ground.
Was found by someone who sent for ambukance. which turned up after half an hour.
Only getting minimal pain now but crutch travel no joke!
Have to see Consultant in 6 weeks but its really frustrating not driving. Have wife and daughter to take me out, but neither will drive Mav as have own cars. Feels like its MOT is wasting away!

Wow! Sounds painful, mate. Hope you're on the mend soon. :thumb2

[PCshedman]

Thanks, mate. Just hope I can drive manual truck later. Does anyonr know if auto 4wd any good?

[4wheel]

Six weeks minimum I would say.Same as hip replacement.If you have to hit the brakes in an emergency you will be unable to respond with sufficient strength and chances are your hip will dislocate again.Better safe than sorry..

[PCshedman]

Do you mean 6 weeks after it was put back or 6 weeks after the two weeks in traction and discharge?

[4wheel]

Do you mean 6 weeks after it was put back or 6 weeks after the two weeks in traction and discharge?6 weeks after you were able to put weight on the joint - ie day of discharge.

[PCshedman]

Yes thats what I thought. Do you know if the auto 4wd vehicles are any good? Present vehicle 2.7 Maverick diesel manual. A friend recommended Pajero.

[Deleted account DD]

you shouldnt have to inform your insurance company ,

Sorry but that is completely incorrect. Any condition you develop which includes an injury such as this changes, the terms of, ie the contract you took out with , the insurance company IF it impedes your ability to drive or may do so. Where the differences between companies come in is some may require a medical opinion from a specialist, others may just say carry on just be careful thanks for letting us know.

Never mind hearsay, if you dont do it properly and have a bump then the issue of your condition is raised (and believe you me "witnesss" note all sorts of things ) you may well find yourself uninsured and gaining a handful of points on your licence for no insurance and driving otherwise than accordance with. It has happened to people.

As Briggie indicated DVLA are the definitive authority for allowing you to drive and will base any decision on firm medical advice, possibly gp's for minor conditions but more likely a specialist. Check with them . Insurance only give you the correct cover to drive and cover obligations once you have DVLAs permission :thumb2

Get well soon anyway and chill in the meantime :D

[PCshedman]

I have an appointment now with the consultant who did the relocation in 4 weeks time and will seek his opinion as advised. It is one week since I was
discharged.
Still feel uncertain about driving a manual so am considering an auto option eg Pajero (are they any good?)

[Deleted account DD]

Jeep Grand Cherokee auto are sublime :thumb2