driving after broken wrist
Discussion
10 days ago I broke my left wrist quite badly and have had it repaired with pins and plates. I'm not in a cast just tubigrip and am getting movement in my wrist already and can make a loose fist with my fingers. I'm not fit to drive at the moment but it seems that some doctors let you make up your own mind, so how will I know when its ok? I drive an auto which should make it a little easier.
Stressed, Mr Goldblum? You had an argument with another PHer on a health thread yesterday, didn't you?
The issue for me is being in good control of the vehicle at all times - if a policeman stops you and finds out that you crashed because you couldn't turn the steering wheel properly due to a weak or painful wrist then you could get done for dangerous driving.
OK,OK look - after a bad break like that you will need physiotherapy,which I'm sure the hospital has/will be arranging for you.See what the physio says.
Also you're probably on some sort of medication for the pain? Normally after surgery to mend broken wrists
when the swelling goes down a short plastercast (?) is put on to protect the wrist...Whether it's possible to drive with a cast on I don't know..
Also you're probably on some sort of medication for the pain? Normally after surgery to mend broken wrists
when the swelling goes down a short plastercast (?) is put on to protect the wrist...Whether it's possible to drive with a cast on I don't know..
Edited by goldblum on Sunday 23 October 13:28
goldblum said:
OK,OK look - after a bad break like that you will need physiotherapy,which I'm sure the hospital has/will be arranging for you.See what the physio says.
Also you're probably on some sort of medication for the pain? Normally after surgery to mend broken wrists
when the swelling goes down a short plastercast (?) is put on to protect the wrist...Whether it's possible to drive with a cast on I don't know..
Yep already started the physio, pretty much off the pain meds now as they're not really needed. Will not be having a cast and will be losing the tubigrip sometime this week. I'm not even supposed to have one on, just been using it to bring the swelling down. I'm making good progress but I don't want to get behind the wheel too soon. Even I'm amazed that I'm actually able to bend my wrist after such a short time but I'm told that getting it moving ASAP is the key to a better recovery. I was really surprised at no cast either but apparently all the support is internal so its not required.Also you're probably on some sort of medication for the pain? Normally after surgery to mend broken wrists
when the swelling goes down a short plastercast (?) is put on to protect the wrist...Whether it's possible to drive with a cast on I don't know..
Edited by goldblum on Sunday 23 October 13:28
I drove a BMW Z4M straight after breaking my wrist and they have got a gearbox like a truck. I was an idiot to do it and never again.
With an auto on straightish roads you should be OK as long as you have decent PAS.
Just make sure you keep up the physio - again like an idiot, I didn't and am still in pain 2 years on.
Gone are the days of cheating on my right hand by using my left as well. At best i has to be a threesome
With an auto on straightish roads you should be OK as long as you have decent PAS.
Just make sure you keep up the physio - again like an idiot, I didn't and am still in pain 2 years on.
Gone are the days of cheating on my right hand by using my left as well. At best i has to be a threesome
Pistom said:
I drove a BMW Z4M straight after breaking my wrist and they have got a gearbox like a truck. I was an idiot to do it and never again.
With an auto on straightish roads you should be OK as long as you have decent PAS.
Just make sure you keep up the physio - again like an idiot, I didn't and am still in pain 2 years on.
Gone are the days of cheating on my right hand by using my left as well. At best i has to be a threesome
I'd be quite alright driving on a straight road now no probs, the problem comes when a kid runs out into the road - that's really not a situation I want to be in!With an auto on straightish roads you should be OK as long as you have decent PAS.
Just make sure you keep up the physio - again like an idiot, I didn't and am still in pain 2 years on.
Gone are the days of cheating on my right hand by using my left as well. At best i has to be a threesome
Sorry to hear you're still suffering 2 years later. A close family friend is sorting my physio so there's no escaping from it!
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