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Returning to driving after shoulder surgery Patient information guide — please read this before resuming driving. If you are unsure whether it is safe for you specifically, ask your surgeon before getting behind the wheel. Typical timelines by procedure Minor keyhole surgery 1–4 weeks Subacromial decompression, AC joint excision, or diagnostic arthroscopy. Return depends mainly on whether you are still in a sling and whether you are taking strong painkillers. Rotator cuff repair 6–10 weeks You should not drive until you are out of your sling and have enough movement and strength to control the steering wheel, including in an emergency. Larger repairs take longer. Shoulder stabilisation (Bankart / Latarjet) 6–8 weeks Once the sling is off and movement has returned sufficiently, most patients can return to driving. Your surgeon will confirm at your post-op review. Shoulder replacement 6–12 weeks Recovery varies considerably. Older patients or those having a reverse shoulder replacement often take closer to 12 weeks. Always get individual clearance from your surgeon. SLAP repair 6–8 weeks Similar to rotator cuff repair. Do not drive while in a sling or while taking regular opioid painkillers. Checklist before you drive You are no longer wearing a sling You have stopped taking opioid painkillers (codeine, tramadol, morphine, oxycodone) You can grip and turn a steering wheel comfortably You can react quickly without pain stopping you — including an emergency stop You can check your mirrors and look over both shoulders Your surgeon or physiotherapist has confirmed you are ready Important — insurance & legal responsibility You are legally responsible for being fit to drive. Most UK insurers require that you are "in full control of the vehicle" at all times. Driving before you are medically fit — even for a short trip — may invalidate your insurance and could result in a fine or prosecution if you are involved in an accident. Do not drive while taking opioid painkillers. This includes codeine, tramadol, morphine, and oxycodone. These medications slow your reactions and it is illegal to drive while impaired by them. Do I need to tell the DVLA? In most cases, no — shoulder surgery does not usually require DVLA notification. However, the responsibility to be fit to drive rests entirely with you, not your surgeon. Does it matter which arm was operated on? Yes. If your non-dominant arm was treated and the other arm is fully functional, you may be able to return sooner — particularly in an automatic car. Always check with your surgeon. What if I drive an automatic? If only your non-dominant arm is affected, driving an automatic may be possible sooner. Discuss this with your surgeon. A practical tip Before returning to public roads, try sitting in a parked car and going through the motions — gripping the wheel, checking mirrors, simulating an emergency stop movement. If any part of this causes significant pain or hesitation, you are not yet ready. This leaflet provides general guidance only and does not replace the advice of your surgeon. Timelines are approximate and will vary depending on your individual operation, progress, and circumstances. Always confirm with your surgical team before resuming driving.