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Fort E, Connesson N, Brière J, Ndiaye A, Gadegbeku B, Charbotel B. Work-related road traffic accidents: emergence of new modes of personal journey - analysis based on data from a register of road traffic accidents in France. Inj Prev 2025; 31:242-252. [PMID: 39089869 DOI: 10.1136/ip-2023-045102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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INTRODUCTION According to the 2018-2019 People Mobility Survey, work-related journeys (commuting and on-duty journeys) account for approximately 25% of all journeys. The use of non-motorised (nm) and motorised (m) personal mobility devices (PMDs) has steadily increased since their introduction into the French market in the last decade. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to describe the characteristics of work-related road accidents and their evolution since the introduction of new PMDs in France and the increase in the use of scooters. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a retrospective, cross-sectional study using data from the Rhône Road Trauma Registry. Data were collected from 2015 to 2020. We included the data for the victims aged 18-70 years who were injured in work-related road accidents. RESULTS We identified 11 296 individuals aged 18-70 years who experienced work-related road accidents. An injury report was provided for a total of 11 277 patients. A total of 546 passengers and 78 drivers of other motorised vehicles (buses/trams, construction equipment and tractors) were excluded from the analysis. Seven patients died at the time of the accident and seven died after hospitalisation. Of the 10 653 (94.4%) victims, there were pedestrians (5.1%) or riders of bicycles (16.9%), scooters (3.8%), other PMDs (roller blades, skateboards, monowheels, gyropods and hoverboards; 0.4%) and motorised two wheelers (21.4%), or drivers of car (45.3%), and truck (1.5%). More than half of the scooter riders and 80% of other PMD riders were men. More than 60% of other PMD riders and 53% of scooter riders were under 34 years of age. Most scooter road accidents occurred during commuting (95.6%). 65% of the scooter accidents and 50% of other PMD accidents did not have opponents. Overall, one-quarter of the victims experienced accidents without opponents. Most scooter riders had injuries to their upper limbs (59.2%), lower limbs (46.8%), face (21.2%) or head (17.9%). DISCUSSION This original study on work-related road accidents allowed us to characterise the increase in work-related road accidents associated with new modes of travel, particularly scooters. The results observed for users of scooters and other PMDs in this study were generally consistent with those found in the scientific literature. Despite limited data, the results suggest that accidents involving scooters or other PMDs are of low severity. CONCLUSION Many head injuries could be prevented with more widespread use of helmets, among scooter and other PMD users and bicycle users.
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- Emmanuel Fort
- UMRESTTE UMR T 9405, University Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Villeurbanne, France
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- UMRESTTE UMR T 9405, University Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Villeurbanne, France
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, Santé publique France, French National Public Health Agency, Saint-Maurice, France
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- UMRESTTE UMR T 9405, Gustave Eiffel University, Marne-la-Vallee, France
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- CRPPE de Lyon (Regional Center for Occupational and Environmental Pathologies), Hospices Civils de Lyon, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Pierre-Bénite, France
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Taşcı M, Uzuntepe O, Söylemez MS. Scooter accidents in the megacity of Istanbul: An analysis of orthopedic injury trends and characteristics from a level I trauma center. TRAFFIC INJURY PREVENTION 2025:1-6. [PMID: 40233004 DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2025.2485389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2025] [Accepted: 03/23/2025] [Indexed: 04/17/2025]
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AIM This study aimed to analyze orthopedic injury patterns and characteristics resulting from scooter accidents in Istanbul, Turkey, focusing on trends related to time, day, season, and demographic factors. METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of 375 patients treated for scooter-related injuries at a Level I trauma center in Istanbul. The study period spanned the years of 2018 to 2023. Injuries were categorized by body region and treatment types were analyzed, including the need for surgical intervention and associated costs. Seasonal and temporal patterns of injuries were examined with specific attention to peak admission times and days of the week. RESULTS The study population consisted of 250 male (66.7%) and 125 female patients (33.3%), with a mean age of 22.6years. Most injuries were due to low-energy trauma (86.4%), with only 13.6% resulting from high-energy trauma. The majority of patients had upper extremity injuries (45.1%), followed by lower extremity injuries (26.9%). Fractures were present in 57% of cases with common injuries including hand-wrist fractures (17.1%) and elbow fractures (13.9%). Surgical intervention was required for 10.9% of these patients and the remainder were treated conservatively. The mean cost for patients with fractures was significantly higher for those requiring surgical treatment ($602.28) compared to conservative management ($36.49, p=0.001). A peak in admissions was identified at 8:00PM, with significant injury rates observed on Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Increased admissions were observed from May to September, with July being the busiest month. From 2018 to 2021; there was a 250-350% increase in scooter injuries, followed by a decrease in 2022 and 2023. CONCLUSION Our study reveals a notable trend of increased scooter-related orthopedic injuries in Istanbul, particularly during late afternoon and evening hours and on weekends. The seasonal peak in injuries supports the association between warmer weather and higher scooter use on holidays and days off. The observed increase in injuries followed by a more recent decline may reflect changes in mobility patterns due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These results highlight the need for targeted preventive measures and safety interventions during peak times and seasons to reduce scooter-related injuries in urban settings.
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- Murat Taşcı
- Ümraniye Research and Training Hospital, İstanbul, Türkiye
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Frank S, Sator T, Kinsky RM, Frank JK, Frank R, Fialka C, Mittermayr R, Boesmueller S. Continuously increasing e-scooter accidents and their possible prevention in a large European city. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2024; 50:2895-2904. [PMID: 39112756 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-024-02594-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 12/24/2024]
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PURPOSE During the last few years, the number of electric scooter (e-scooter) users has risen to an all-time high. This study aimed to analyze e-scooter related accidents and trauma prevention measures in a large European city (Vienna, Austria). METHODS This retrospective study comprises a thorough data assessment and analysis of all e-scooter related accidents between 2018 and 2021 at a large level 1 trauma center in Vienna. Based on the data analysis, risk factors were identified, and possible prevention strategies were proposed. RESULTS During the observed period, 1337 patients sustained an injury from an e-scooter. Of these, 1230 were injured directly while driving (92%). The remaining 107 patients (8%) were classified as non-driving injuries. 927 injuries involved males (69.3%). The mean age was 32.1 years (range 4-86 years). Of all injured patients, 429 (32.1%) sustained at least one serious injury. The most common injuries included radial head fractures and concussions. Among the accidents treated, the use of protective equipment was sporadic. For example, helmets were worn in only 13.7% of cases. Wearing a helmet reduced the number of head injuries (24% versus 46.8%). In just three years, the number of patients increased 19-fold with a focus in the summer months. CONCLUSION This study shows a substantial and sustained increase in e-scooter accidents with potentially serious injuries. Helmet use was found to be an effective form of head injury prevention. Further options for using protective equipment should be evaluated to improve the safety aspects of riding e-scooters.
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- Stefan Frank
- AUVA Trauma Center Vienna Meidling, Kundratstraße 37, Vienna, A-1120, Austria
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- AUVA Trauma Center Vienna Meidling, Kundratstraße 37, Vienna, A-1120, Austria
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- Orthopaedic Hospital Speising, Speisinger Straße 109, Vienna, A-1130, Austria
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- Hospital of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Baumgasse 20A, Vienna, A-1030, Austria
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- Austrian Workers' Compensation Board (AUVA), Wienerbergstraße 11, Vienna, A-1100, Austria
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- AUVA Trauma Center Vienna Meidling, Kundratstraße 37, Vienna, A-1120, Austria
- Sigmund Freud University, Freudplatz 1, Vienna, A-1020, Austria
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- AUVA Trauma Center Vienna Meidling, Kundratstraße 37, Vienna, A-1120, Austria.
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, Donaueschingenstraße 13, Vienna, A-1200, Austria.
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- AUVA Trauma Center Vienna Meidling, Kundratstraße 37, Vienna, A-1120, Austria
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Senel A, Sert S, Aktas MA, Tekin SB, Carkci E, Erdogan S. 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. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e40609. [PMID: 39560571 PMCID: PMC11576001 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000040609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2024] [Accepted: 11/01/2024] [Indexed: 11/20/2024] Open
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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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- Ahmet Senel
- Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Salzano G, Maffia F, Vaira LA, Fusco R, Albanese M, Crimi S, Cucurullo M, Maglitto F, Maugeri C, Petrocelli M, Pitino F, Priore P, Roccia F, Tel A, Baietti AM, Bianchi A, Biglioli F, Copelli C, De Riu G, Nocini PF, Ramieri G, Robiony M, Valentini V, Califano L. The Impact of Standing Electric Scooters on Maxillofacial Fractures: An Italian Multi-Centric Epidemiological Study. J Clin Med 2024; 13:5195. [PMID: 39274410 PMCID: PMC11395837 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13175195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2024] [Revised: 08/28/2024] [Accepted: 08/30/2024] [Indexed: 09/16/2024] Open
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Objectives: This study aimed to determine the impact of standing electric scooters on maxillofacial on the Italian territory. Methods: The authors analyzed the epidemiology of the injuries to define electric mobility's impact on maxillofacial surgery practice. For this retrospective cohort study, data were collected by unifying the standing e-scooter-related fractures database from 10 Italian maxillofacial surgery departments. The reference period considered was from January 2020 to December 2023. The main data considered included age, gender, type of access, time slot of admission, type of admission, alcohol level, helmet use, dynamics of the accident, and area of the fracture. Results: A total of 79 patients were enrolled. The average age of the participants was approximately 31 years. The blood alcohol level was found to be above the Italian norm in 15 cases (19%). Only one patient wore a helmet. The most affected facial third was the middle one with 36 cases (45.5%), followed by the lower one (31, 39.3%). The most recurrent patterns were fractures of the orbito-malar-zygomatic complex (15, 19%), followed by multifocal (bifocal, trifocal) fractures of the mandible (14, 17.5%). Conclusions: This study demonstrated how maxillofacial fractures related to the use of electric scooters are associated with complex patterns, associated with a high rate of post-surgical aftermaths.
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- Giovanni Salzano
- Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", 80138 Naples, Italy
- PhD Program of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, 1649-028 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Maxillofacial Surgery Operative Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Oncology Medical and Research Development Division, Igea SpA, 80013 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Verona, 37129 Verona, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, School of Dentistry, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy
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- Operative Unit of Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Head and Neck Department, San Paolo Hospital of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Maxillo-Facial Surgery Unit, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70121 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Città della Salute e della Scienza Hospital, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- Oral and Maxillo-Facial Unit, AUSL Bologna Bellaria-Maggiore Hospital, 40133 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Città della Salute e della Scienza Hospital, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- Head-Neck and NeuroScience Department, Clinic of Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy
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- Oral and Maxillo-Facial Unit, AUSL Bologna Bellaria-Maggiore Hospital, 40133 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, School of Dentistry, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy
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- Operative Unit of Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Head and Neck Department, San Paolo Hospital of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy
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- Maxillo-Facial Surgery Unit, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70121 Bari, Italy
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- Maxillofacial Surgery Operative Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Verona, 37129 Verona, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, Città della Salute e della Scienza Hospital, University of Turin, 10126 Turin, Italy
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- Head-Neck and NeuroScience Department, Clinic of Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples "Federico II", 80138 Naples, Italy
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Kim E, Kim T, Park S, Park S, Park J, Lee J, Lee J, Han MA. Helmet wearing and related factors among electric personal mobility device users in Korea. Health Promot Int 2024; 39:daae081. [PMID: 38984687 DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daae081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/11/2024] Open
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Using data from the 2022 Korea Community Health Survey (n = 13 320), this study investigated helmet use and related factors among Korean adults using personal mobility devices, without distinguishing between private and hired users. Among mobility device users, 32.1% responded that they always wore a helmet. The proportion of helmet use was 35.2% among men, 25.8% among women, 29.2% among those aged 19-44 years, 42.3% among those aged 45-64 years and 26.6% among those aged 65 years or older. Furthermore, those who drank less frequently and were physically active were more likely to wear helmets. Moreover, people who always wore a seat belt when driving a car or sitting in the rear seat and people who always wore a helmet when riding a motorcycle were more likely to wear a helmet while using electric personal mobility devices. Approximately one-third of users always wore a helmet. The helmet-wearing rate was related to general characteristics such as gender and education level, and to safety behaviors such as wearing a seat belt when driving a car, sitting in the rear seat of a car, or when riding a motorcycle. In addition to considering personal characteristics investigated in this study, the helmet-wearing rate should be improved through policies or systems at the national or regional levels.
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- Eunbi Kim
- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, 309 Philmum-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61452, South Korea
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, 309 Philmum-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61452, South Korea
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, 309 Philmum-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61452, South Korea
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, 309 Philmum-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61452, South Korea
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, 309 Philmum-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61452, South Korea
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, 309 Philmum-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61452, South Korea
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, 309 Philmum-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61452, South Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, 309 Philmum-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 61452, South Korea
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Suslavičius KA, Utkus S, Uvarovas V, Sveikata T, Ryliškis S. Unveiling the Surge: A Comprehensive Analysis of E-Scooter-Related Injuries at an Urban Level 1 Trauma Center in Vilnius, Lithuania (2018-2021). Cureus 2024; 16:e54616. [PMID: 38523964 PMCID: PMC10959149 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.54616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Background The surge in electric scooter (e-scooter) adoption in 2019 fueled by sharing platforms has raised safety concerns, leading to an increased incidence of e-scooter-related injuries. Despite regulatory efforts, there has been a notable rise in accidents, prompting a comprehensive investigation. This study conducted at the Republican Vilnius University Hospital (RVUH), a level 1 trauma center, is one of the first in the Baltic States aiming to analyze the causes, severity, and frequency of e-scooter injuries from 2018 to 2021. This research addresses a critical gap in understanding e-scooter safety in the Baltic States, providing valuable insights for informed policy and preventive measures. Methodology This retrospective study analyzed e-scooter-related injuries in Vilnius, Lithuania, from April to September during 2018-2021. Data from the RVUH emergency department were examined. Using keywords such as "scooter" and "electric," relevant cases were extracted from the RVUH electronic health system. Included were individuals, both riders and pedestrians, with clear e-scooter involvement, excluding duplicates, those under 18, and users of other types of scooters. Extracted medical records provided data on demographics, injury specifics, helmet use, alcohol consumption, and more. Trauma severity was assessed through the New Injury Severity Score (NISS) and Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS). Statistical analysis utilized GraphPad Prism software and Excel, adhering to ethical guidelines with RVUH Bioethics Committee approval. Results Over four years, 1,036 e-scooter-related injuries at RVUH revealed a gender-based shift, with males sustaining more injuries. The introduction of rentals in 2019 triggered a 334% surge in injuries compared to 2018. Despite an annual 208% increase from 2018 to 2021, 2021 saw a 710.93% rise. Trauma severity remained consistent, with AIS scores 1 and 2 being prevalent. Non-helmet wearers constituted 97.97%, and soft tissue damage was predominant. Ownership patterns shifted toward rentals (81.15%), reflecting the popularity of sharing platforms. Alcohol influence showed no significant change, but intoxicated patients had a higher surgery rate during four years. Mechanism analysis highlighted tripping as the primary cause. Injury characteristics revealed fractures in 34.56% of cases, primarily affecting upper limbs (53.35%). Soft tissue trauma was prominent (65.44%), with lower limbs being significantly impacted. Conclusions The surge in e-scooter injuries demands urgent preventive action. While most injuries are mild, a significant proportion is moderate to severe, even fatal. Inadequate education, lax enforcement, and uneven infrastructure contribute to the risk. Urgent measures, including road maintenance, speed reduction, and mandatory helmet use, are crucial. Clarity in government directives for designated e-scooter areas is vital. Further research is needed to understand the broader impact of informed policymaking and safer urban mobility. Expanding research to other Lithuanian regions would enhance the current study.
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- Clinic of Rheumatology, Orthopaedics Traumatology and Reconstructive Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, LTU
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- Clinic of Rheumatology, Orthopaedics Traumatology and Reconstructive Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, LTU
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- Clinic of Rheumatology, Orthopaedics Traumatology and Reconstructive Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, LTU
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- Clinic of Rheumatology, Orthopaedics Traumatology and Reconstructive Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, LTU
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Kwon Y, Lim J, Lee C. Analysis of dental traumatic patterns in standing electric scooter-related accidents. Injury 2024; 55:111148. [PMID: 37956616 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2023.111148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND There have been several studies about the increasing accident risks and injuries of standing electric scooters, but there is no study about the dental traumatic injuries related with standing electric scooter so far. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study is to report the overall dental traumatic patterns, and compare the patterns of standing electric scooter-related dental trauma with other traumatic causes. Also, considerations about minimizing the risks of electric scooter-related trauma will be discussed. METHODS Data on patients who visited Region Trauma Center of Wonju Severance Christian Hospital with dental emergency from January 2020 to December 2022 were collected. RESULTS The crown-root fracture and avulsion occurred significantly higher in electric scooter-related accidents than others. Furthermore, relatively minor dental injuries including concussion and subluxation showed higher percentage to be occurred as combined injuries in electric scooter-related accidents. The prevalence of traumatized posterior teeth was significantly higher in electric scooter-related trauma than others. Most of patients were teenagers and twenties. Also, the electric scooter-related accidents mostly occurred at evening and night. Furthermore, the number of patients wearing a helmet in electric scooter accidents was 1 out of 33. CONCLUSION The standing electric scooter-related dental trauma resulted in an increased prevalence of relatively severe dental trauma. Supplementation and reinforcement of the related policies as well as strict enforcement of the laws on electric scooter users will be needed to prevent severe dental and craniofacial trauma.
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- Youngmin Kwon
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biostatistics, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Republic of Korea.
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Kwak M, Mah YJ. Comparison of characteristics of kick- and electric-scooter-related dental and maxillofacial injuries: A retrospective study. Dent Traumatol 2023; 39:565-574. [PMID: 37530064 DOI: 10.1111/edt.12875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIM Owing to the nearly three-year-long COVID-19 pandemic, small personal transportation devices that allow for greater freedom of movement within the cities have gained attention. Therefore, the number of people using kick or electric scooters has increased. This study aimed to compare the characteristics of kick and electric scooter-related dental and maxillofacial trauma and provide helpful information for preventing scooter accidents, appropriate treatment of patients with scooter-related trauma, and policy establishment. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective observational study analysed the medical records of 310 patients who visited the emergency room of Ajou University Dental Hospital for kick and electric scooter-related oral and maxillofacial injuries between 1 January 2017 and 31 December 2022. Sex, age, scooter type, time, and mechanism of the accident, helmet use, alcohol consumption, dental and maxillofacial injury types, and treatment were analysed. RESULTS The average age in the kick-scooter group (5.71 ± 4.25) was lower than that in the electric-scooter group (28.24 ± 10.02) (p < .0001). There were more males in both groups. The helmet usage rates of the two groups were 2.80% and 7.88%, respectively. In the kick-scooter group, periodontal damage was more common than pulp injury, while in the electric-scooter group, pulp injury was more common than periodontal injury. There was no significant difference in soft-tissue damage between the two groups; however, bone fractures occurred significantly more frequently in the electric-scooter group (p < .0001). CONCLUSIONS Electric scooters cause more crown and bone fractures than kick scooters and require more active treatment of dental and maxillofacial injuries. Riders should use protective equipment to prevent dental and maxillofacial injury. Although there are regulations related to scooters, the effectiveness of both kick- and electric-scooter related laws needs to be evaluated.
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- Misun Kwak
- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Dental Hospital, Ajou University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Dental Hospital, Ajou University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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Akalin BE, Alten A, Gündeş E. Electric Scooter-related Craniofacial Injuries. J Craniofac Surg 2023; 34:2328-2331. [PMID: 37610027 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000009660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Injuries associated with the use of electric scooters are a serious problem in modern society and traffic in relation to their increasing frequency of use. Although injuries involving all body parts are seen in such injuries, craniofacial ones are also very common. The aim of this study was to evaluate the craniofacial and other accompanying injuries in electric scooter-related accidents in Istanbul. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between January 2020 and December 2022, patients with electric scooter-related trauma among the patients admitted to the emergency unit for trauma were evaluated retrospectively. All electronic medical records, CT scans, other examinations, and treatments were retrospectively reviewed, and craniofacial fractures and other injuries seen in the patients were classified. RESULTS A total of 20.358 patients were admitted to the trauma unit between January 2020 and December 2022. Two hundred ten patients (142 male, 68 female) had electric scooter-related trauma and 58.1 % of them had craniofacial injuries. Thirty patients (14.3 %) (23 male, 7 female) had craniofacial fractures, whereas 43.8 % of them had craniofacial soft tissue injuries. The nasal fracture was the most common craniofacial fracture (14 patients, 46.7%). Orbital wall and zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures were found to be the second most common fractures. CONCLUSIONS The rate of electric scooter-related injuries among all trauma patients admitted to the emergency trauma unit during the mentioned period was 1.03%. The results of this study were found to be in accordance with the data in the literature. The craniofacial region is the most frequently injured body part in patients with electric scooter-related trauma, and patients should be comprehensively evaluated for possible soft tissue injuries, craniofacial fractures, and other accompanying system injuries.
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Affiliation(s)
- Bora Edim Akalin
- Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Esthetic Surgery, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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