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Knee Surgery and Driving

Knee surgery and the rules surrounding driving after the operation, including notification of the DVLA and insurance companies.

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Jan 16, 2026
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Do I need to notify the DVLA or my insurer after knee surgery or when fitted with a knee prosthesis?

Knee surgery — including total knee arthroplasty (TKA) or fitting of a knee prosthesis — does not automatically trigger a DVLA notification in routine cases, but there is a clear legal duty to tell th...