Wang Chao, Zhi Yayuan, Wu Zhongjie
Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, China.
Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, Affiliated Hospital of Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, China.
J Orthop Surg Res. 2025 Apr 15;20(1):374. doi: 10.1186/s13018-025-05787-z.
Returning to driving is a significant milestone for patients recovering from spine surgery, representing restored independence, mobility, and mental well-being. However, this decision involves numerous challenges, including biomechanical restrictions, the effects of pain management, cognitive recovery, patient-reported outcomes, and diverse medico-legal considerations. This review consolidates current evidence on recovery timelines, biomechanical factors, and the influence of medications on driving ability. It also examines the role of regional legal frameworks and professional guidelines in shaping decisions by both patients and surgeons. Additionally, it highlights interdisciplinary approaches to enhance post-operative care and discusses the broader relevance of these findings for other medical fields, proposing future research to advance understanding in this area.
对于接受脊柱手术康复的患者而言，重新开始驾驶是一个重要的里程碑，标志着恢复了独立性、行动能力和心理健康。然而，这一决定面临诸多挑战，包括生物力学限制、疼痛管理的影响、认知恢复、患者报告的结果以及各种医学法律考量。本综述汇总了关于恢复时间线、生物力学因素以及药物对驾驶能力影响的现有证据。它还审视了区域法律框架和专业指南在影响患者和外科医生决策方面所起的作用。此外，它强调了跨学科方法以加强术后护理，并讨论了这些发现对其他医学领域的更广泛相关性，提出了未来研究方向以增进对该领域的理解。
