• Christoph Linhart, Ludwig Jägerhuber, Christian Ehrnthaller, Judith Schrempf, KußmaulAdrian CavalcantiACDepartment of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM) University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany., Carl Neuerburg, Wolfgang Böcker, and Christopher Lampert.
• Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM) University Hospital, LMU Munich, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, Munich, Germany.
• Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2024 Apr 1; 144 (4): 162116261621-1626.

IntroductionSince the introduction of e-scooters in Germany in 2019, they are becoming more and more popular and associated injuries have increased significantly. The aim of this study was to assess the injury patterns after e-scooter accidents.Materials And MethodsFrom May 2019 to October 2022, all consecutive patients who presented at our emergency department (ED) following e-scooter accidents were included in our study and retrospectively analyzed.ResultsA total of 271 patients were included in our study. The mean age was 33 years. 38% of the patients were female and 62% were male. Most common injuries were traumatic brain injuries in 38% of the patients together with fractures affecting the upper limb (17%). An operative treatment was necessary in 40 patients. Most of the patients presented at night and about 30% were under the influence of alcohol.ConclusionsOur study shows one of the largest cohort of patients suffering e-scooter accidents in Europe. Compulsory helmet use, stricter alcohol controls and locking periods could contribute significantly to safety.© 2024. The Author(s).

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