“How long after disc hernia surgery can I drive a car?”

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“How long after disc hernia surgery can I drive a car?”

I will have disc hernia surgery. How long after disc hernia surgery can I drive a car?

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**Dr. Lawrence Piccioni** Orthopedist Dover, DE · Accepted Answer

Dr. Lawrence Piccioni Orthopedist Dover, DE

Surgeon dependent but usually 2 to 6 weeks

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Varan Haghshenas Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Houston, Texas

You can generally drive after a few weeks as long as you're off pain medication.