E-scooter accidents—epidemiology and injury patterns: 3-year results from a level 1 trauma center in Germany

Linhart, Christoph; Jägerhuber, Ludwig; Ehrnthaller, Christian; Schrempf, Judith; Cavalcanti Kußmaul, Adrian ; Neuerburg, Carl; Böcker, Wolfgang und Lampert, Christopher (17. Februar 2024): E-scooter accidents—epidemiology and injury patterns: 3-year results from a level 1 trauma center in Germany. In: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Bd. 144, Nr. 4: S. 1621-1626

Abstract

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.

• Dokumententyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
• Fakultät: Medizin > Klinikum der LMU München > MUM - Muskuloskelettales Universitätszentrum München
• Themengebiete: 600 Technik, Medizin, angewandte Wissenschaften > 610 Medizin und Gesundheit
• ISSN: 1434-3916
• Sprache: Englisch