Article ; Online: E-scooters and maxillofacial fractures: a seven-year multi-centre retrospective review.
2023 Volume 68, Issue 2, Page(s) 113–119
Abstract: Background: Standing electric scooters (e-scooters) are a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly transport alternative, but also elicit substantial concern regarding associated craniofacial injuries. This study aims to describe the patient factors, ...
Abstract | Background: Standing electric scooters (e-scooters) are a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly transport alternative, but also elicit substantial concern regarding associated craniofacial injuries. This study aims to describe the patient factors, procedural factors and post-operative outcomes of maxillofacial fractures caused by e-scooter accidents. Methods: Retrospective chart review of patients aged 18 years or older who were surgically treated for these injuries in 2014-2020 at two Australian tertiary hospitals. Results: There were 18 cases included. Most cases were male (66%). The mean age was 35 years. Common risk factors were alcohol use (86%) and lack of helmet use (62%). The most common fracture pattern was zygomatico-maxillary complex (ZMC) fractures (50%). There were no associated systemic injuries. Mean operation timing was 12 days post-injury for ZMC fractures and 3 days post-injury for condyle fractures. For ZMC fractures, the most common method of fixation was 2-point fixation (66%). For condyle fractures, the most common surgical approach was arch bars only (83%). Post-operative complications were reported in six cases, with malocclusion being the most common (n = 3). Revision surgeries were performed in two cases. Conclusions: Maxillofacial fractures associated with e-scooter accidents appear to be increasing in incidence. Robust longitudinal evaluations with larger sample sizes are required to better understand associated presentations, surgical approaches and post-operative complications. |
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MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Male ; Adult ; Female ; Retrospective Studies ; Australia/epidemiology ; Maxillary Fractures/epidemiology ; Maxillary Fractures/etiology ; Maxillary Fractures/surgery ; Alcohol Drinking/adverse effects ; Risk Factors ; Postoperative Complications ; Accidents, Traffic |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2023-04-17 |
Publishing country | Australia |
Document type | Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 603965-0 |
ISSN | 1834-7819 ; 0045-0421 |
ISSN (online) | 1834-7819 |
ISSN | 0045-0421 |
DOI | 10.1111/adj.12956 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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