文献类型：期刊文献

英文题名：Driving after spine surgery: biomechanics, recovery pathways, and medico-legal insights

作者：Wang, Chao[1];Zhi, Yayuan[2];Wu, Zhongjie[1]

机构：[1]Shaoxing Univ, Dept Orthoped, Affiliated Hosp, Shaoxing, Peoples R China;[2]Shaoxing Univ, Dept Emergency, Affiliated Hosp, Intens Care Unit, Shaoxing, Peoples R China

年份：2025

卷号：20

期号：1

外文期刊名：JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND RESEARCH

收录：SCI-EXPANDED(收录号：WOS:001466899800003)、、Scopus(收录号：2-s2.0-105002745363)、WOS

语种：英文

外文关键词：Returning to driving; Spine surgery; Recovery timeline; Driving safety

外文摘要：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.