Table 2.
Injury patterns and frequency of surgical treatment in E-scooter-related accidents treated within 1 year (n = 59)
| Body part | Injury | Cases n | (%) | Surgical treatment n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | Total | 25 | 42.37% | 0 |
| Intracranial bleeding | 1 | 0 | ||
| Concussion | 4 | 6.78% | – | |
| Contusion | 10 | 16.95% | – | |
| Lacerations | 10 * | 16.95% | – | |
| Face | Total | 12 | 20.33% | 5 (8.47%) |
| Midface fracture | 1 * | 1 (1.69%) | ||
| Nasal bone fracture | 2 * | 1 (1.69%) | ||
| Lower jaw fracture | 3 * | 2 (3.39%) | ||
| Anterior tooth trauma | 10 * | 16.95% | – | |
| Lacerations lip | 5 | – | ||
| Chest | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Abdomen | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Spine | Total | 4 | 6.77% | 0 |
| Cervical spine distortion | 2 | – | ||
| Thoracic spine contusion | 1 | – | ||
| Lumbar spine contusion | 1 | – | ||
| Upper extremity | Total | 30 | 50.84% | 2 (3.39%) |
| Shoulder contusion | 1 | – | ||
| Olecranon fracture | 2 | 1 (1.69%) | ||
| Radial head fracture | 6 | 10.17% | 0 | |
| Elbow contusion | 3 | – | ||
| Elbow ligament injury | 1 | 0 | ||
| Distal radius fracture | 2 | 0 | ||
| Wrist Contusion | 10 | 16.95% | – | |
| Metacarpal fracture | 1 | 1 (1.69%) | ||
| Abrasions | 4 | – | ||
| Lower extremity | Total | 28 | 47.45% | 3 (5.08%) |
| Hip contusion | 1 | – | ||
| Knee contusion | 10 | 16.95% | – | |
| Patella fracture | 1 | 1 (1.69%) | ||
| Proximal tibia fracture | 1 | 1 (1.69%) | ||
| Ankle fracture | 1 | 1 (1.69%) | ||
| Ankle distortion | 5 | – | ||
| Metatarsal/toe fracture | 2 | 0 | ||
| Foot contusion | 3 | – | ||
| Abrasions | 4 | – |
Selected injuries with indication of percentage; Some patients suffered from multiple injuries
* Treatment by oral maxillofacial surgery