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July 26, 2026Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery

Declining helmet use and emerging electric vehicle injuries among pediatric patients presenting with micromobility accidents: A single-center analysis

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MHMason HenrichMBMelissa BlattTZTania Zielonka

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Retrospective study characterizes micromobility injuries in pediatric patients, highlighting low helmet use and rising electric vehicle hazards.

Key Points

  • This research aimed to evaluate the trends in pediatric micromobility injuries, focusing on helmet use and its association with injury severity.
  • Conducted a retrospective analysis of 285 pediatric injury cases from micromobility accidents between 2020 and 2024.
  • Reviewed data from trauma registry and electronic health records.
  • Analyzed associations between helmet use, demographic factors, injury severity score, and clinical outcomes.
  • Average annual cases of micromobility injuries increased from 45 in 2020 to 77 in 2024.
  • Helmet use declined from 31.1% in 2020 to 23.4% in 2024, with lower usage linked to lower socioeconomic status and non-White riders.
  • EV-related injuries rose significantly, from 0% in 2020 to 37.7% in 2024, primarily affecting older males.

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Henrich et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a306d3aea3239cd764f5https://doi.org/10.1097/ta.0000000000005140
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