Driving ability hampered by dominant arm immobilization

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Driving ability hampered by dominant arm immobilization HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Driving ability was more profoundly impaired in patients who had surgery on their dominant driving arm than patients who had surgery on their non-dominant arm, according to a study presented at the Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting. Read more “Although shoulder arthroscopic repairs may not adversely standard driving conditions, they certainly limited the ability to perform evasive maneuvers under hazardous conditions,” Jazrawi said. – by Christian Ingram Reference: Jazrawi LM. Paper #SS-21. Presented at: Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting; May 1-3, 2014; Hollywood, Fla. Disclosure: Jazrawi has no relevant financial disclosures.