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Motorcycle accidents result in more severe trauma, characterized by higher rates of open and joint-extending fractures, compared to e-scooters and passenger cars, while e-scooter collisions generally result in lower injury severity. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To evaluate and compare fracture characteristics, joint dislocations, and overall injury severity across collisions involving e-scooters, mopeds, motorcycles, and passenger cars.

September 1, 2026Journal of orthopaedic surgeryOpen Access

Retrospective study on fracture patterns associated with motorcycle accidents and other vehicle accidents

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HKHüseyin KürümMinistry of Health FAFaruk AydemirLutheran Hospital FİFunda İpektenAdıyaman University

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Retrospective study reveals higher injury severity scores and more complex open fractures among motorcycle riders than passenger car occupants, highlighting vehicle-specific trauma profiles.

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To evaluate and compare fracture characteristics, joint dislocations, and overall injury severity across collisions involving e-scooters, mopeds, motorcycles, and passenger cars.
Conducted a retrospective review of 1149 collision patients grouped by vehicle type: e-scooters (n=174), mopeds (n=156), motorcycles (n=135), and passenger cars (n=684).
Evaluated fracture and dislocation distributions, surgical intervention rates, intensive care unit admissions, injury severity scores (ISS), and injury mechanisms.
Lower extremity fractures occurred in 37.2% of patients (n=427), while 11.0% (n=126) sustained open fractures and 36.2% (n=416) had fractures extending into the joint.
Median ISS values differed significantly across cohorts (p<0.001): 9.0 (7.0–14.0) for e-scooters, 14.0 (10.0–18.0) for motorcycles, 10.0 (8.0–16.0) for mopeds, and 12.0 (8.0–17.0) for passenger cars.

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Kürüm et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Retrospective study reveals higher injury severity scores and more complex open fractures among motorcycle riders than passenger car occupants, highlighting vehicle-specific trauma profiles.

Retrospective study on fracture patterns associated with motorcycle accidents and other vehicle accidents

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Retrospective study on fracture patterns associated with motorcycle accidents and other vehicle accidents

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