Dislocated hip - when can I drive? - Page 2

PCshedman · 31-03-2010, 13:46

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 · 31-03-2010, 14:59

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Originally Posted by 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!

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

PCshedman · 31-03-2010, 16:01

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

4wheel · 31-03-2010, 18:03

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 · 31-03-2010, 19:22

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

4wheel · 01-04-2010, 00:30

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Originally Posted by PCshedman

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 · 01-04-2010, 12:43

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 · 01-04-2010, 17:40

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Originally Posted by briggie

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

Get well soon anyway and chill in the meantime

PCshedman · 01-04-2010, 18:26

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 · 01-04-2010, 19:51

Jeep Grand Cherokee auto are sublime

31-03-2010, 18:03	#19
4wheel Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wiltshire Vehicle: Terrano 11 2.7Tdi SWB Posts: 240	Hi Hop 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..

31-03-2010, 13:46	#16
PCshedman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oldham Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 td 1994 swb Posts: 112	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!

31-03-2010, 16:01	#18
PCshedman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oldham Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 td 1994 swb Posts: 112	Thanks, mate. Just hope I can drive manual truck later. Does anyonr know if auto 4wd any good?

31-03-2010, 19:22	#20
PCshedman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oldham Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 td 1994 swb Posts: 112	Do you mean 6 weeks after it was put back or 6 weeks after the two weeks in traction and discharge?

01-04-2010, 12:43	#22
PCshedman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oldham Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 td 1994 swb Posts: 112	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.

01-04-2010, 18:26	#24
PCshedman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oldham Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 td 1994 swb Posts: 112	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?)

01-04-2010, 19:51	#25
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	Jeep Grand Cherokee auto are sublime