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A 63-year-old female asked:

After left knee arthroscopic surgery can i drive myself home 3 hours?

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Dr. Ahmad M Hadiedanswered

Orthopedic Surgery 51 years experience

No: Our facility ask some body to be with you to drive you home.

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Dr. Zubin Khubchandanianswered

Orthopedic Surgery 27 years experience

Wait 24 hrs: You should not drive for 24 hrs after surgery or if you are on pain meds (or other meds that can affect alertness and motor skills).

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