Citation

Juhl M. Proc. IRCOBI 1976; 4: 24-32.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1976, International Research Council on Biomechanics of Injury)

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Abstract

A more detailed analysis of 60 consecutive cases of bicycle spoke injuries treated at the casualty ward of the Odense University hospital showed that a drop in numbers has occurred from 80 to approx. 60 a year from 1960 to the 1970's, corresponding to a drop from approx. 1780 to approx. 1100 on a national basis. At the same time the frequency of fractures has dropped from 25,2% to 6,7%. In only 2 cases was the bicycle equipped with both seat and dress-guard, and one seat was defective. The accidents caused approximately half the parents to procure relevant safety equipment. There is a need for a safe children's seat with built-in protection for the feet to be manufactured, and information is required on the risk of bicycle spoke injuries to children transported as passengers on bicycles.