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Objectives <p>Electric scooters (e-scooters) have gained popularity as personal transportation, but their use has led to a rise in trauma-related hospital admissions, particularly in maxillofacial surgery. This study analysed the incidence, patterns, and outcomes of maxillofacial injuries stemming from e-scooter accidents over 6&#xa0;years.</p> Materials and Methods <p>A retrospective multicenter study was conducted across three Slovak university hospitals (2018–2023). Among 3954 maxillofacial trauma cases, 157 were e-scooter-related, with 155 (98.7%) involving facial injuries. Data included demographics, fracture types, treatment methods, coexisting injuries, and complications.</p> Results <p>The zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC), mandible, and orbit were the most affected sites. Surgical intervention (51.6%), primarily open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), was common. Coexisting injuries occurred in 39.5% of cases, including central nervous system (21.7%) and upper limb injuries (10.8%). Alcohol/substance use was documented in 28.7% of cases. Young adults (18–39&#xa0;years) were most frequently injured, with peak incidence in summer.</p> Conclusion <p>E-scooters pose a significant risk for maxillofacial trauma, often requiring surgical intervention and associated with concomitant injuries. Despite the lack of helmet-use data, the high injury severity underscores the need for stricter safety regulations and public education. Further research should focus on preventive strategies and long-term outcomes.</p>

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Maxillofacial Injuries Associated with Electric Scooter Accidents: A Multicenter 6-Year Analysis

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    2025年12月15日

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  • Mária Janickova,
  • Ladislav Czako,
  • Branislav Borza,
  • Kristian Simko,
  • Sarah Kalmanova,
  • Rastislav Juricek,
  • Marek Sovis,
  • Klaudia Uvegesova,
  • Anna Kobyliakova,
  • Peter Kizek

摘要

Objectives

Electric scooters (e-scooters) have gained popularity as personal transportation, but their use has led to a rise in trauma-related hospital admissions, particularly in maxillofacial surgery. This study analysed the incidence, patterns, and outcomes of maxillofacial injuries stemming from e-scooter accidents over 6 years.

Materials and Methods

A retrospective multicenter study was conducted across three Slovak university hospitals (2018–2023). Among 3954 maxillofacial trauma cases, 157 were e-scooter-related, with 155 (98.7%) involving facial injuries. Data included demographics, fracture types, treatment methods, coexisting injuries, and complications.

Results

The zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC), mandible, and orbit were the most affected sites. Surgical intervention (51.6%), primarily open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), was common. Coexisting injuries occurred in 39.5% of cases, including central nervous system (21.7%) and upper limb injuries (10.8%). Alcohol/substance use was documented in 28.7% of cases. Young adults (18–39 years) were most frequently injured, with peak incidence in summer.

Conclusion

E-scooters pose a significant risk for maxillofacial trauma, often requiring surgical intervention and associated with concomitant injuries. Despite the lack of helmet-use data, the high injury severity underscores the need for stricter safety regulations and public education. Further research should focus on preventive strategies and long-term outcomes.