@article{ref1,
title="Unpowered scooter injuries",
journal="Tidsskrift for den Norske Laegeforening",
year="2003",
author="Brudvik, Christina",
volume="123",
number="22",
pages="3222-3223",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Injuries caused by the use of unpowered kick scooters (miniscooters) in Bergen were registered after their introduction on the Norwegian market in 2000. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In a prospective one-year registration we found 62 patients with 82 injuries in Bergen accident and emergency department. RESULTS: Boys and girls were injured to the same extent; the age span was from 6 to 53 years, mean age 11. Most injuries occurred in September. Two thirds injured their arms/hands, one-sixth their head and one-sixth their legs/feet. Wounds accounted for 37 injuries, often in the face (n = 11) or knees (n = 12). Fractures occurred in 34 % (n = 28); one third needed reduction. Lower arm fractures were most numerous (n = 17), the Smith type with volar angulation occurring in almost half of these. Few had used safety equipment (n = 5). INTERPRETATION: Kick scooters cause fewer injuries than rollerblades and skateboards, but the use of wrist protection and helmet is still recommended. Kick scooters should not be used in traffic.",
language="",
issn="0029-2001",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}