@article{ref1,
title="E-scooter accidents-epidemiology and injury patterns: 3-year results from a level 1 trauma center in Germany",
journal="Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery",
year="2024",
author="Linhart, Christoph and Jägerhuber, Ludwig and Ehrnthaller, Christian and Schrempf, Judith and Kußmaul, Adrian Cavalcanti and Neuerburg, Carl and Böcker, Wolfgang and Lampert, Christopher",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
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. <br><br>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. <br><br>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. <br><br>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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0936-8051",
doi="10.1007/s00402-024-05209-5",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00402-024-05209-5"
}