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Friction Burns: Defining the Rub of Road Rash After Motorcycle Trauma
Louis A Perkins1, Sadie Munter1, William Johnston1
1Department of Surgery, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA 92037, USA.
Summary
Friction burns from motorcycle accidents are common, but most only require basic wound care. Specialized burn surgery and operative interventions are rarely needed for these injuries.
Area of Science:
- Traumatology
- Burn Surgery
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Literature on friction burn epidemiology and management is limited.
- Motorcycle accidents frequently cause friction burns, often termed 'road rash'.
- Understanding these injuries is crucial for effective trauma care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize friction burns from motorcycle accidents.
- To evaluate the role of specialized burn surgery teams.
- To determine the necessity of operative interventions for friction burns.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of trauma registry data (2018-2022).
- Inclusion criteria: motorcycle accident admissions with abrasion codes.
- Chart review for injury details, burn consultations, procedures, and outcomes.
Main Results:
- 810 patients analyzed; 92% male, median age 33.
- Extremities were the most common site of friction burns.
- Burn surgery consulted in 7% of cases; operative intervention and skin grafting were rare (23% and 16% of consulted cases, respectively).
Conclusions:
- Friction burns are a frequent consequence of motorcycle trauma.
- The majority of friction burns can be managed with local wound care.
- Specialized burn care and surgical intervention are infrequently required.
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