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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...

Jan 30, 2026
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How does age at the time of knee replacement affect revision rates and long‑term function?

is one of the strongest, consistently reported predictors of needing a later revision: younger recipients face markedly higher lifetime and medium‑term revision rates, while older recipients have lowe...

Feb 6, 2026

How soon after knee replacement can patients safely drive automatic vs manual cars?

Most surgical practices and sources place the average safe after between about 2–6 weeks, with left-knee patients driving sooner (some clinicians say as early as 1–2 weeks) and right-knee or manual-tr...

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