TKA MANIPULATION AND DRIVING ??

[t_bell40]

I am having a "manipulation" done on my knee tomorrow.  The doc doesn't feel my ROM is where it should be (90deg) after 8wks post op,
I am wondering if anyone out there had this done ??  What was your experience ??  How long after the proceedure did it take before you could drive your car again ??  
I am scheduled for tomorrow 3/16/11 and have to be back here to work (which means driving) on sunday.

[t_bell40]

Thanks for the reply.  However, i probably didn't give you enough information.  I am 53yrs and had TKR done 1-10-11.  My Range of Motion was only at 90deg.  I had the "Manipulation" done on 3-16-11.  The procedure wasn't too bad.  
I was driven to therapy today.  My therapist put me in intense pain !!
I do believe i will be able to drive tomorrow. !!!
I have my leg in a CPM machine and absolutely love it !!!
I will be going to therapy 7days straight now.  This is intense !!  But, hopefully will be well worth it.  I am at 0 extension and 97 deg flexion.

[Dr Vinod]

Hello!

If your pain has subsided and you had done proper physiotherapy after your TKR then there is nothing much to worry.

Rest for couple of weeks after a successful manipulation and start and continue your physiotherapy in a progressive way following all instructions of your Orthopedician, I think in one month’s time you will able to drive your car if you do not have any complications.

Take care!