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Christoph Linhart1, Ludwig Jägerhuber1, Christian Ehrnthaller1
1Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM) University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany.
Introduction:
Since the introduction of e-scooters in Germany in 2019, they are becoming more and more popular and associated injuries have increased significantly. The aim of this study was to assess the injury patterns after e-scooter accidents.
Materials And Methods:
From May 2019 to October 2022, all consecutive patients who presented at our emergency department (ED) following e-scooter accidents were included in our study and retrospectively analyzed.
Results:
A total of 271 patients were included in our study. The mean age was 33 years. 38% of the patients were female and 62% were male. Most common injuries were traumatic brain injuries in 38% of the patients together with fractures affecting the upper limb (17%). An operative treatment was necessary in 40 patients. Most of the patients presented at night and about 30% were under the influence of alcohol.
Conclusions:
Our study shows one of the largest cohort of patients suffering e-scooter accidents in Europe. Compulsory helmet use, stricter alcohol controls and locking periods could contribute significantly to safety.
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