Orthopedic fracture hospitalizations are revving up from E-Scooter related injuries.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2021.101607
Abstract: Introduction Due to market expansion of electric-scooter companies, a significant rise of personal e-scooter use in dense, urban communities has been observed. No literature has specifically focused on e-scooter fracture epidemiology and risk factors associated… read more here.
Keywords: hospital admission; fracture; scooter; epidemiology ... See more keywords
Mechanism and severity of mobility scooter–related injuries
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DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2021.1998469
Abstract: Abstract Objective As a result of an aging population, mobility scooter use is increasing in Western countries. Consequently, an increase in mobility scooter–related injuries (MSRIs) is observed. Yet there is a paucity of studies in… read more here.
Keywords: scooter related; injury; severity; mobility scooter ... See more keywords
Electric Scooter-Related Trauma in Korea
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DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2022.37.e181
Abstract: Background The number of users of electric scooters, which provide swift and convenient mobility options, has increased sharply over recent years as their distribution as a shared service has expanded. Although the number of accidents… read more here.
Keywords: scooter accidents; trauma; electric scooter; wearing helmet ... See more keywords
Characteristics and Risk Factors for Electric Scooter-Related Crashes and Injury Crashes among Scooter Riders: A Two-Phase Survey Study
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191610129
Abstract: Electric scooters (or e-scooters) are among the most popular micromobility options that have experienced an enormous expansion in urban transportation systems across the world in recent years. Along with the increased usage of e-scooters, the… read more here.
Keywords: related crashes; scooter related; scooter; crash ... See more keywords