Electric scooter-associated orthopedic injuries cause long absence from work, regret and are emerging as a major cause of hip fractures in young individuals: a comprehensive study from a regional trauma center in a densely populated urban setting

Kayaalp, Mahmut Enes; Kilic, Nazim Canberk; Kandemir, Ibrahim; Bayhan, Mazlum; Eceviz, Engin

doi:10.1007/s00068-023-02322-9

Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg

2023

DOI: 10.1007/s00068-023-02322-9

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Electric scooter-associated orthopedic injuries cause long absence from work, regret and are emerging as a major cause of hip fractures in young individuals: a comprehensive study from a regional trauma center in a densely populated urban setting

Mahmut Enes Kayaalp,

Nazim Canberk Kilic,

Ibrahim Kandemir

et al.

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Exploring implications and current practices in e-scooter safety: A systematic review

Mehranfar,

Jones

2024

Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviou

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Exploring implications and current practices in e-scooter safety: A systematic review

Mehranfar,

Jones

2024

Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviou

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Patterns of orthopedic injuries associated with increasing e-scooter-related trauma: A retrospective observational study with a 4-year evaluation from a tertiary center in Istanbul, Turkey

Senel,

Sert,

Aktas

et al. 2024

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The increasing use of electric scooters (e-scooters) has been accompanied by an increase in the number of traumas. Noncompliance with regulations and the effectiveness of legal measures remain subjects of ongoing debate. This study aimed to investigate the demographic characteristics of patients with e-scooter-related orthopedic injuries, temporal distribution of trauma, and patterns of these injuries. We retrospectively evaluated 534 patients with e-scooter-related injuries who were referred to the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology between January 2020 and October 2023. Variables such as patient sex, age, time of trauma, type of hospital transfer, mechanism of trauma, injury location and type, accompanying head trauma in extremity injuries, and treatment approach were recorded. Temporal analysis was performed by hour, day, month, season, and weekday versus weekend. The majority of patients were male (80.0%), with injuries most common in the 25 to 39 age group (33.7%). Trauma was frequent in the summer (45.7%), especially in July (16.5%), with most hospital visits occurring on Fridays (18.2%) and weekends (32.2%). Blunt soft tissue injuries (47.3%) and fractures (42.4%) were prevalent, particularly in the elbow (18.4%), wrist (16.9%), and knees (14.3%). A total of 247 fractures were identified, with the radial head (17.0%) and distal radius (10.9%) being the most common fractures. Fracture rates have increased in 2022 and 2023 compared to those in previous years. While 86.0% of patients received nonsurgical treatment, 14.0% underwent surgery, with a rise in surgical cases in 2022 and 2023. Elbow (19.0%), knee (16.7%), and wrist (16.7%) were the most frequent surgical sites. The increasing use of e-scooters among young people has increased trauma cases, with a growing proportion of fractures over time. The higher incidence of injuries, particularly in the elbow and knee joints, underscores the importance of protective equipment. Therefore, additional legal regulations can help to prevent such injuries.

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Fracture distribution in electric scooter accidents: a nationwide observational cohort study of 1,874 fractures from the Swedish fracture register

Hernefalk,

Brüggemann,

Wolf

2024

J Orthop Surg Res

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Background and purpose Electric scooters (e-scooters) have become increasingly popular as a mode of transportation in recent years. The impact of e-scooter accidents on the healthcare system and resulting orthopaedic injuries remains largely unknown. This study describes the distribution of fractures caused by e-scooter accidents. Methods All patients who had one or more fractures from e-scooter accidents registered in the Swedish Fracture Register (SFR) between 7 April 2019 and 30 December 2022 were included. Fractures were classified using the AO Foundation/Orthopaedic Trauma Association (AO/OTA) fracture classification system. We analysed the distribution of fractures, the proportion that required surgical management and seasonal variation of injuries. Results During the study period, 1,874 fractures in 1,716 patients were registered in the SFR. The mean age of patients was 29 (SD 14) years and 70% of fractures occurred in males. High-energy accidents accounted for 299 fractures (16%). The most common fractures were of the hand (n = 363, 19%), wrist (n = 352, 19%) and proximal forearm (n = 356, 19%). Wrist fractures were the most common injury in children (n = 183), accounting for 44% of paediatric fractures. Surgical treatment was performed on 556 (30%) fractures, with wrist fractures being the most commonly treated in both adults (n = 78, 17%) and children (n = 36, 36%). Interpretation Fractures caused by e-scooter accidents predominantly occur in the upper extremity. E-scooter accidents comprise a new source of injury requiring attention and surgical resources from an already strained healthcare system.

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Electric scooter-associated orthopedic injuries cause long absence from work, regret and are emerging as a major cause of hip fractures in young individuals: a comprehensive study from a regional trauma center in a densely populated urban setting

Cited by 3 publications

References 30 publications

Exploring implications and current practices in e-scooter safety: A systematic review

Exploring implications and current practices in e-scooter safety: A systematic review

Patterns of orthopedic injuries associated with increasing e-scooter-related trauma: A retrospective observational study with a 4-year evaluation from a tertiary center in Istanbul, Turkey

Fracture distribution in electric scooter accidents: a nationwide observational cohort study of 1,874 fractures from the Swedish fracture register

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