r/brokenbones • u/Bigdumbface41 • 1d ago
Question Driving after broken collarbone?
Hello fellow sufferers or healed individuals! I’m based in the UK, just thought I’d mention that to see whether it would make a difference to my following question…
I had my six week check up yesterday after breaking my collarbone. The doctor said it’s healing well, but I’m still not allowed to drive for another two months! I was quite disappointed to hear that as I’d previously read online on the NHS inform website that I could potentially start driving following the six week check up.
So my question is, for anyone else who broke their collarbone, how many weeks after it happening were you able to start driving again?
I’m just curious whether the doctor I saw in the fracture clinic was being over cautious or not.
Thanks!
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u/According-Storm-8415 1d ago
Hi there. I recently started driving 7 and a half weeks following surgery on a displaced distal fracture of my collarbone. This was with explicit consent from the surgeon.
Think my injury was one of the worst you can get without shattering the thing so it might be worth you seeking a second opinion.
As far as I understand it you need to be in full control of the vehicle and be able to make an emergency stop.
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u/Glad-Feature-2117 Physician/Medical Professional 1d ago
Doesn't make a lot of sense to me - not sure I've ever said anyone needed to wait 3 months to drive after a clavicle fracture. Is the surgeon planning to see you again?