Citation

Dischinger PC, Ryb GE, Ho SM, Braver ER. Annu. Proc. Assoc. Adv. Automot. Med. 2006; 50: 226-238.

Affiliation

The Charles Mc. C Mathias, Jr. National Study Center for Trauma and EMS, University of Maryland, Baltimore Baltimore, Maryland.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

16968640

PMCID

PMC3217482

Abstract

In recent years there has been a significant increase in mortality among motorcyclists, especially older riders (40+ years). However, few studies have compared the nature and severity of injuries sustained by older vs. younger cyclists. The purpose of this analysis was to determine differences, if any, in injury patterns to older vs. younger motorcyclists and to explore rider, vehicle, and environmental factors associated with these differences. Older riders were found to have a significantly higher incidence of thoracic injury, especially multiple thoracic injuries, and specifically multiple rib fractures. Older motorcyclists were also more likely to ride larger motorcycles, and were more involved in collisions involving overturning or striking highway structures. Large engine sizes were associated with increased risk of head and thoracic injuries, but not abdominal injuries. The magnitude of increased risks related to 1000+ cc engine size was higher among older motorcyclists than younger motorcyclists.

Language: en