Orthopedic injury patterns and clinical outcomes in electric scooter-related trauma

Aims: Electric scooter (e-scooter) use has risen sharply in urban areas, accompanied by an increase in related traumatic injuries. This study aimed to evaluate the orthopedic burden of e-scooter accidents, identify injury patterns associated with surgical management, and analyze postoperative outcomes. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on 320 patients presenting with orthopedic injuries related to e-scooter accidents between January 2022 and January 2025. Demographic, clinical, and radiographic data were extracted from electronic health records. The relationship between specific injury features—open fractures, dislocations, and multiple fractures—and surgical intervention was assessed using univariate analysis and visualized through a cumulative risk model. Descriptive analysis was performed for operative subgroups based on surgical technique. Results: Among 320 patients (mean age: 31.8±12.0 years, 74% male), 96 (30%) underwent surgery. Operative patients were significantly older (39.2±12.2 vs. 28.6±10.4 years, p