@article{ref1,
title="Orthopaedic injuries after introduction of electric scooters to Denver, Colorado",
journal="Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons",
year="2022",
author="McNulty, Mia and Look, Nicole and Strage, Katya and Lauder, Alexander",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: Cost and efficiency have made electric scooters (e-scooters) popular in urban areas, but many orthopaedic injuries are associated with their use. <br><br>METHODS: A retrospective review of e-scooter-related injuries at a level one trauma center identified injury patterns and hospital-associated costs before and after widespread commercial introduction of e-scooters. <br><br>RESULTS: Twenty-three and 197 patients were included in preimplementation and postimplementation groups, respectively. Hospital admission increased from 11% to 62% after commercial introduction. Cost of care increased from $1.8 million to $7.6 million, and 61% of orthopaedic injuries required surgery. The most common orthopaedic injuries were distal radius fractures. Seventy-three percent of the patients tested were intoxicated at the time of injury. <br><br>DISCUSSION: This study categorizes injury patterns and highlights increased hospital-related admissions and surgeries associated with e-scooters. The high rate of intoxicated rider injuries emphasizes the need for laws guiding operation of e-scooters.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1067-151X",
doi="10.5435/JAAOS-D-21-00838",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.5435/JAAOS-D-21-00838"
}