Table 1.
Differences between E-bikes and E-scooters riders (n = 320 patients).
| E-Scooters | E-Bikes | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients (%) | 238 (74.4%) | 82 (25.6%) | - |
| Age (years) # | 27.66 (8) | 32.28 (18) | 0.008 |
| X-ray (%) | 153 (64.3%) | 58 (70.7%) | 0.288 |
| Protractive helmet (%) | 62 (34.1%) | 26 (40.6%) | 0.346 |
| Blood alcohol levels above normal (%) |
31 (20.4%) | 8 (14%) | 0.293 |
| Additional injuries (%) | |||
| TBI | 14 (5.9%) | 4 (4.9%) | >0.999 |
| Orthopedic | 112 (47.1%) | 44 (53.7%) | 0.302 |
| Chest | 3 (1.3%) | 1 (1.2%) | >0.999 |
| Combinations | 3 (1.3%) | 1 (1.2%) | >0.999 |
| Need for hospitalization (%) | 55 (23.1%) | 29 (35.4%) | 0.03 |
| Surgical intervention (%) | |||
| Suturing or Wire splinting |
71 (29.8%) | 22 (26.8%) | 0.606 |
| Closed treatment (IMF/Gillies) | 26 (10.9%) | 8 (9,8%) | 0.767 |
| ORIF | 21 (8.8%) | 14 (17.1%) | 0.039 |
| Combinations | 11 (4.6%) | 5 (6.1%) | 0.567 |
| Follow-up (%) | 81 (34%) | 35 (42.7%) | 0.16 |
# Expressed as median (IQR). Abbreviations: TBI, traumatic brain injury; IMF, intermaxillary fixation; ORIF, open reduction and internal fixation.