Electric Scooter types of Injuries by Dr Sanjiv Rampal,Orthopaedic Consultant ,Subang Jaya Malaysia
The use of electric scooters is on the rise in Asia, leading to an increase in the number of serious injuries associated with their use. Studies have shown that the widespread use of electric scooters in urban areas has resulted in a growing number of injuries to the head and face, with risk factors related to the design of the machines, user behavior, sharing of public space in urban centers, and the lack of respect for prevention methods.
The common injuries associated with electric scooters include orthopedic injuries, soft tissue injuries, maxillofacial injuries, head injuries, spinal fractures, and intracranial hemorrhages.
Among the leading injuries related would include
Radius ,elbow fracture and sprains
Shin and shin bone fractures
Wrist and finger bone injuries and sprains