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A M Sussman1, J S Williams, C R Boyd

  • 1Department of Surgery, Memorial Medical Center, Inc., Savannah, GA 31403.

The Journal of Trauma
|January 1, 1991
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Exploding multipiece tire rims cause severe injuries and fatalities during tire changes. A safer alternative rim design exists, and design changes or regulations could prevent these hazardous incidents.

Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Multipiece tire rims pose a significant explosion risk during tire changes.
  • Over 450 accidents and 80 deaths have been reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
  • A notable absence of surgical literature on these injuries in the U.S. was identified.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on the surgical and clinical outcomes of patients with injuries from multipiece tire rim explosions.
  • To highlight the severity and nature of injuries sustained.
  • To advocate for improved tire rim safety.

Main Methods:

  • Case series review of seven patients with injuries from multipiece tire rim explosions.
  • Analysis of injury patterns, treatment, and outcomes.

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  • Review of NHTSA accident data.

    • Main Results:

    • Seven patients presented with massive maxillofacial trauma, ocular, cranial, intracranial, and extremity injuries.
    • Two patients died due to intracerebral hemorrhage.
    • All survivors required extensive reconstructive surgery, with one experiencing long-term disability.

    Conclusions:

    • The design of multipiece tire rims is inherently hazardous.
    • The actual incidence of these injuries is likely underestimated.
    • Alternative, safer tire rim designs and regulatory changes are recommended to prevent accidents.