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@article{Macdonald:1988,
author = {Macdonald, W and Owen, JW},
journal = {Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery},
pages = {202--205},
title = {The effect of total hip replacement on driving reactions},
volume = {70-B},
year = {1988}
}
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AB - The driving reactions of 25 patients were assessed before and after operation for hip replacement. Driving reactions were tested by monitoring the delay and force of brake application after an emergency signal, using a simulated driving control system. Fifteen normal subjects were also tested. Statistical analysis demonstrated significant differences between patients with either left or right hip replacement and between pre- and postoperative testing. Most patients improved by the eighth week, but some had deteriorated and did not recover until re-tested eight months after operation. It is concluded that for most patients eight weeks' delay for return to driving is appropriate, but for a minority of patients with right hip replacement recovery of reaction speed requires longer rehabilitation.
AU - Macdonald,W
AU - Owen,JW
EP - 205
PY - 1988///
SP - 202
TI - The effect of total hip replacement on driving reactions
T2 - Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
VL - 70-B
ER -