How to Drive after Shoulder Surgery or Injury | Shoulder Replacement Recovery, Rotator Cuff Repair
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- čas přidán 22. 07. 2021
- This video will provide details about returning to driving safely following various shoulder surgeries or injuries such as total or complete shoulder replacement, athroplasty, rotator cuff repair, shoulder labrum tears, or general shoulder joint or socket pain. This video has equipment recommendations along with information to help you decide when you are ready to return to driving safely.
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Thanks from an ICU nurse! Rotator cuff repair
I had surgery done on my Left shoulder in '07 and right '09 both in December. I had a '94 Ford ranger with 160,000 + miles on it and had a manual transmission. Both times my wife would not drive my truck to keep the rotors from pitting and to keep the battery charged. I had to drive it my self during the winter near Buffalo, NY. I learned how to shovel with one arm, push the snow then lift the shovel with your foot
I recently had surgery on my right shoulder, and it's the first time since I broke down and switched to an automatic that I'm glad I did. 😊 I can't imagine driving a stick without the use of my right arm.
@@lisagd22 Luckily I just went around some blocks. My wife would run the snow blower and I would turn the chute. .
THANK YOU so much. You explain everything so clearly. Very helpful. Grateful!
You’re welcome!
Thank you so much for your awesome channel! You have helped me so much, and I am so grateful. I recently had rotator cuff tear repair surgery due to a fall on cement back in October. Your channel greatly helped me to prepare for surgery as well as post surgery. This past Friday completed 3 weeks since my surgery. Thank you so much again! Take Care, Linda
I had surgery on my right shoulder I got told to hold the steering wheel at the bottom then hold the wheel normally with the left hand feeding the wheel through both hands hence keeping my right arm stationary. I got told not to do long journeys and also know your limits. Alan Merseyside/England.
that is good driving methods in any event feeding the wheel.
Happier that I found your helpful video for all important for fast recovery. Like this. I miss driving almost 7 yrs. This time after four months recovery I can drive finally. Thank you so much. I love you for this big help for driving safety way. God bless you 🙋♀️❤️🇮🇹
Thank - you , so informative!
You should have shown how you clip the seat belt with your left hand if your affected shoulder is the right. You know that you won't be able to move the post surgical arm to do this. More demonstrations needed on this.
simple, if you cannot do it, you are not safe to drive...stay home
@@RCREVIEWS101 some people have to go out who are recovering from a shoulder issue they may not have anyone, you still have to go to doctor appts while recovering from a shoulder surgery, look at a few people who have back injuries some of them can drive
@@RCREVIEWS101 always a smart arse in the comments
@@reavleeful and the follower is just a waste of time, what good bring you here? NOTHING!
I had a right shoulder repair and I'm still in a sling. Yeah as a driver it's easier to grab the seat belt with a left hand anyway, in my opinion. The problem that I had was finding the seatbelt clasp with the big sling and abductor question. That got frustrating a little bit But I was able to do it. I had no problem driving at 2 and a 1/2 weeks , but I didn't have a whole lot of Pain either. I drive with my left hand anyway from so many years of driving a stick shift. Luckily, I am now using the 1st car I've ever had with automatic So that was a lucky thing. Maybe Practice left handed driving if you need to in a parking lot Or Very quiet side streets with no children.
Thank you so much! Your video has helped me prepare for my total shoulder replacement surgery.
Thanks. Very Helpful
I'm super happy to have found your videos in anticipation of my shoulder surgery. They're taking a ton of anticipation off my mind. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Me too!
Excellent.
Excellent! Thanks.
Parallel parking definitely hurts me the most; that motion of holding my left arm on the wheel and looking back behind me. Hope everyone shoulder surgery viewer heals well! Keep up with the physical therapy!
Parallel parking is a pain for anyone anyway noatter what your driving. I drive a semi truck and I hate doing it when I have to. But just take ur time and be patient and you will get it.
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Thank you for the great seatbelt tips.
Love these videos considering I’m having shoulder surgery. My wife started driving 3 weeks after hers.
Really enjoy your after surgery tips. I'm having shoulder surgery in July, so found you in good time. Thank you very much.
You’re welcome and best of luck on the upcoming surgery!
Thank you so much! I am 3 weeks out of a shoulder surgery, and my Docs don't want me driving. I will look into this as an alternative!
Thank you so much for your help!,to educated me to learn to deal with my reasonly shoulder surgery. 🤗🤗👍👍
You’re welcome!
Thank you again for another very informative video. Closing the car door is sometimes problematic for me as my arms are short, so I might caution people to use something to help you close the door. I’ve used a cane in the past which was very helpful
My rotator cuff surgery was on my left arm and I’m post op 6 weeks. I open/close my car door and use my seatbelt with my right arm /hand. I learned this technique pre-op since I experienced so much pain.
I can just barely reach the handle to close my door. I should look for something to grab it with; it *would* make things easier. 🙂
Two items, my issue is on the right side, is there a device that helps click the seatbelt into place, and in my prius, even though it's an automatic the gear shift is on the right side near the floor, so is there a device that helps with that?
Love your tips, sadly in South Africa it’s difficult to locate these assessories!
I'm a month out after full replacement and drove my 6-speed Camaro for the first time since before surgery. Very little pain or problems. I did skip several gears though, shifting from 2nd gear to 6th most of the short drive.
i can't believe u recommend the seatbelt aids. they appeared to require a bit of force to attach. if a person needs assistance to put on their seatbelt - i don't think they are safe to drive yet. i had shoulder surgery in Feb of this year and opening and closing a car door has to be done slowly. As an RN i am mindful of getting into car safely and the cumulative affect of pain on shoulder for driving occurs reducing strength. ive tried twice and driven a short distance. nope, got to wait a bit longer.
My L rotator surgery is day after 2 mrw (7/6/23). Thanks for the tips. I won't be driving for 4weeks min
Years ago we called the knobs "suicide" knobs. when there was NO power steering except for what your gigantic steering wheel provided. Funny how they really work well
Wish I had known about the seat belt grabber, fantastic idea, that was a struggle for me with a R-Shoulder Rotator Cuff repair.
Left shoulder surgery coming up. Do you have an easier way to close the door? I like the seatbelt options. I may use a small pry bar to ‘hook’ the door…hmmm. Thank you for your assistance.
Yikes. I just got a steering knob, mostly for hard turns..Had no idea it might be illegal in Texas!
Your video was well said but I was disappointed that it didn't cover how to use a stiff shift, how to use the key and ignition, and how to shift into Park, Reverse, and Drive, especially with someone had their repair on the right.
Tips on fastening the seatbelt after shoulder replacement
My ergothérapist make me go to my auto dealer to obtaining an other buckle to make mine longer (almost on my hip) so it’s more easy when you buckle is almost there to clip! Sorry for my English.
Lindsey looking so cute and always very informative.
I was just going to throw away those rubber covered twist ties I thought were useless 👍👍👍
Can you comment on how long after surgery before you can drive?
Right shoulder surgery coming up. How can I manage shifting the gear (automatic)?
That will be very tricky, but you'll have to reach across with the Left to shift into gear. You will need to give yourself some healing time before attempting as this could be an issue of safety if it cannot be done safely.
I drive a right hand manual car so I am not going to be able to drive until I have full movement as it is my left should er that needs replacing. Left hand changes gear, seat belt buckling, and all other dash board operations.
Can’t find the foam covered reusable zip ties
Here’s the link:
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How do we CLIP the belt?
I'm guessing that a stick shift / manual transmission is outta the question?
Pretty sure I could do it, on second thought, probably bad idea
I drove my little truck with no problems. If you have to do it, you'll do it.
Silicone steering wheel cover allows palm steering without having to relearn steering. If you have to use a card for parking structure access you can put a clothespin or metal office clip on a dowel or cane. That bendy could probably be used to close the door, I hook my foot under the door to get it close.
I am so glad you are talking about what tools will benefit people who have shoulder pain. I could have used these tips 6 weeks ago. My surgery is scheduled for April 10th, 2023. I tried scheduling an earlier surgery date, but there were no dates available. Anyway, your videos are very helpful. I will be checking Amazon for some of these products. Thank you!
Not sure where the links are for these products. The spinner wheel. The foam covered twist tie. Where's the link???
They are all linked below the title if you expand the description.
This is for only AFTER you're out of a sling, correct?
how can you close the car door after left shoulder surgery when first starting to drive?
reach over with your right arm lol
I am having right shoulder surgery next week. How can I put the car in park or drive if I can’t use my right arm?
You reach over and do it with your left hand. It is a bit of a stretch. But worked for me!
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I tried linking to the spinner wheels but it says page not found. Is anyone else having trouble.
Need to search steering wheel knobs. Spinner wheels are actually hubcaps that spin.
I bought one at the truck stop
Hi, I'm getting shoulder impingement surgery in 2 weeks. Your videos help a lot. Just as a FYI the spinner wheel link is not working. Thank you.
Thanks!
What pain management? My husband is two weeks out from a shoulder replacement, and despite the Supreme Court decision freeing doctors to prescribe whatever they see fit (Ruan v US) he’s left with vaping and alcohol for pain.
There are no laws in the 50 states banning the use of steering wheel knobs on privately owned vehicles, commercial or passenger.
Spinner wheels break off in a turn. Bad news, whether legal or not.
In a collision they have the potential to break ribs.
Most old timers call those spinner knobs “ suicide knobs “ for a reason
For some people, it's the only option to be able to drive.
@@lisagd22 totally agree.
My boyfriend suffered a stroke which affected his right side. I ended up buying his stick shift. We then bought one of those spinners and put it on an automatic transmission car. It helped him a lot.
What about working gears?
You're so beautiful it hurts!
Not really. She's cute though.
One handed driving IS illegal
Such a silly statement. So, anyone that has only one arm, can't drive legally, in any state, at any time? Don't post factually incorrect statements. It helps nobody.
These are mostly illegal
If wearing splint or cast and you get in accident your automatically Guilty
That's BS. Show some statutes supporting your ridiculous claim.
Does your mouth move or work without your hands continually moving your irrating to watch
Don’t be so rude!! Some people use their hands in a way to express things! Look around you you’ll see it more than you think!
@@jillrsteveson422he’s not being rude, he’s saying what he thinks about her presentation. Some people have such thin skin. Put yourself out on video for the world and you’ll get lots of opinionated comments. Why do you feel the need to reprimand a total stranger. He has a right to comment and he was never rude.
Being as you feel the childish need to criticize, how about some directed right back at you: Do your fingers type without your brain continually misspelling simple words and omitting correct punctuation? Your posts are irritating to read.
It’s free information. If you are irritated please just move on. 😅
Can you post a reply without failing to punctuate and spell "you're" wrong? Your posts are irritating to read.
You just have to have Automatic and use one hand to drive
Im after surgery not even 2 weeks and I drive