I am a 42-year old male with height 5'5" and suffering from Ankylosing Spondylitis (HLA-B27 positive) for the last 19 years. I'm soon going to have a total/partial hip replacement but before that I'm buying a new car for myself. Please recommend the type of car (hatchback/sedan/SUV) which will be suited for someone with replaced hips. Is the height of the seat from the ground level important for a replaced hipped person and will it be safe to drive after the replacement? Thank you.
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Yes it is safe to drive a car after hip replacement. The kind of car you need to buy is one which allows you to enter and exit easily with out bending. Usually sedans have a low sitting which may be difficult hatchback vs suv you will have to decide by checking them out yourself.
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Hello lybrate-user, Whatever car you buy, it is more important to know the trunk, hip knee and ankle angulation to sit after hip replacement. Avoid driving a car immediately after surgery. Your trunk should be straight with lumbar lordosis maintained properly with a back support. Hip should be in 90 degree, knee in 110 degrees and foot resting well over the break and accelerator. Do not hang the ankle joint if your height is small.
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