Citation

Kuner EH, Gabelmann M, Schlickewei W. Unfallchirurgie 1990; 16(1): 25-34.

Vernacular Title

Zweiradunfalle--Ursachen und Folgen. Eine Bilanz des Kalenderjahres 1986.

Affiliation

Abteilung Unfallchirurgie, Albert-Ludwigs-Universitat Freiburg/Brsg.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1990, Urban and Vogel)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2316051

Abstract

In a population of 402 motorcyclists and bicyclists, which were treated in the Traumatological Department of the University of Freiburg during 1986, we describe the different cause, spectrum and follow-up of the injuries. The special risk factors are discussed. The social implications show the importance of preventive measures to limit the risk of injury. With respect to the 70% of injured bicyclists with severe head injury, the wearing of safety helmets is strongly advocated. The effectiveness of cycle lanes is substantiated by our results.