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Cyclists' fractures in the elderly.

Katsuhisa Tanabe1

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nishinomiya Municipal Central Hospital, 8-24, Hayashidacho, Nishinomiya, 663-8014, Japan. Katsutanabe@hotmail.com.

Archives of Osteoporosis
|July 8, 2019
PubMed
Summary

Cyclists' fractures are common in older adults, with fewer women and upper extremity injuries compared to younger individuals. This study highlights key differences in elderly cyclist fractures.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Geriatrics
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Bicycle use is prevalent across all age groups.
  • The aging population increasingly uses bicycles for daily transportation.
  • Characteristics of elderly cyclists' fractures remain under-reported.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the specific characteristics of fractures sustained by elderly cyclists.
  • To compare elderly cyclists' fracture patterns with those of younger cyclists and non-cyclists.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective collection of cyclists' fracture data (excluding head/face injuries) from an urban hospital.
  • Documentation of injury mechanism, gender, age, and fracture location.
  • Comparative analysis of fracture characteristics between cyclists and non-cyclists.

Main Results:

  • Fifty percent of cyclists' fractures occurred in individuals over 60 years old.
  • The proportion of women was higher in younger cyclists but lower in elderly cyclists compared to non-cyclists.
  • Elderly cyclists experienced a significantly lower proportion of upper extremity fractures than younger cyclists.

Conclusions:

  • Cyclists' fractures are a significant concern in the elderly population.
  • Elderly cyclists exhibit distinct fracture patterns, including a lower incidence of upper extremity fractures and a different gender ratio compared to younger cyclists.
Keywords:
BicycleCyclistsElderlyFracturesOsteoporosisWomen

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