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Cycling accidents commonly cause upper limb fractures, with traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurring in 30% of cases. Helmet use reduces neurological injury severity but not TBI incidence, and costs rise with injury severity.

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Area of Science:

  • Trauma surgery
  • Public health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Cycling offers health benefits but is associated with an increasing number of accidents and injuries.
  • Understanding the characteristics and contributing factors of cycling injuries is crucial for prevention and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize cycling injuries, including injury severity, accident circumstances, and in-hospital costs.
  • To identify factors associated with cycling-related trauma in a tertiary trauma center.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective observational study of patients over 15 years old hospitalized after cycling accidents.
  • Data collected included accident characteristics, injury types (musculoskeletal, traumatic brain injury), injury severity scores (AIS, ISS), helmet use, and costs.
  • Statistical analysis was performed to identify factors associated with injury severity and costs.

Main Results:

  • 131 patients were included; 90.8% were male, mean age 43.2 years.
  • Most accidents were falls (83.7%) in urban areas (56.3%).
  • Upper limb fractures (31.0%) and traumatic brain injury (TBI, 30.0%) were most common. Injury severity was higher in males and collisions. Helmet use (71.1%) was associated with less severe neurological injuries but not lower TBI incidence.
  • Mean cost per patient was €8545, increasing significantly with injury severity, TBI, and polytrauma.

Conclusions:

  • Cycling accidents frequently lead to upper limb fractures and TBI.
  • While helmet use correlates with reduced neurological injury severity, it does not decrease TBI incidence.
  • Healthcare costs escalate with injury severity, particularly in patients with TBI and prolonged hospital stays.