Am I allowed to drive after an elbow surgery?
Driving is not allowed nor advisable at least until a partial recovery is achieved.
If you have recently undergone elbow surgery, you should ask your orthopedic surgeon about when it is safe for you to drive.
You should not drive if you are a patient:
Most state laws dictate that you are incapable of driving if:
Since you will suffer from limited mobility for 7-14 days after your elbow surgery, your driving is considered to be impaired to a point where you are less in control of your vehicle than is reasonable.
Source: https://www.cedars-sinai.edu/