@article{ref1,
title="Evaluation of scooter-related injuries in children",
journal="Journal of pediatric surgery",
year="2002",
author="Mankovsky, Anne B. and Mendoza-Sagaon, Mario and Cardinaux, Cecile and Hohlfeld, J. and Reinberg, Olivier",
volume="37",
number="5",
pages="755-759",
abstract="BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: The sudden popularity of the &quot;scooter phenomenon&quot; was followed by an increased rate of injuries associated with its use. This study evaluates the circumstances, types, degrees, and mechanisms of injury related to the use of a miniature scooter in the pediatric population. METHODS: From January 2000 to February 2001, the emergency files of all the children arriving at the authors' institutions with a diagnosis of &quot;scooter related trauma&quot; were reviewed. RESULTS: One hundred fifty-six cases were recorded; 48% of patients were between 10 and 13 years old; 66.6% were boys. There was a incidence peak in September and October. Trauma locations were as follows: face (47.5%), ankle (17.9%), wrist (17.3%), knee (11.5%), and head trauma (12%). Eighty-five percent healed within 1 to 4 weeks; 16.6% needed hospitalization. Fractures occurred in 31% of cases; 38% of these required surgical treatment. Concerning the mechanisms of injury, 45% occurred on the street and sidewalk, 44% of which resulted from collisions with a motor vehicle, 33% were caused by inefficient braking, and 15% were related to a mechanical problem with the scooter's structure. CONCLUSIONS: The authors observed a shift in the children's interest from roller skates toward the scooter. Research on scooter injury prevention needs to be improved, and a program needs to be promoted to reduce the number and the severity of related injuries. For now the authors would recommend head, mainly face, wrist, and ankle protections.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-3468",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}