TY - JOUR PY - 1979// TI - The pattern of motor cycle injuries sustained by motor cyclists in Victoria in 1974 and 1975 JO - Australian and New Zealand journal of surgery A1 - Trinca, Gordon W. A1 - Dooley, B. J. SP - 203 EP - 207 VL - 49 IS - 2 N2 - Motor cycle injuries and fatalities (2.4% annually) represent a serious threat to the youth of Australia. This survey outlines the pattern of injuries sustained by motor cyclists and highlights of the high percentage (73%) of serious local injuries to the lower extremities. The views of motor cyclist victims on preventive safety measures are also summarized.

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