@article{ref1,
title="Orthopaedic knee scooter-related injury: prevalence and patient safety perception in a prospective cohort with exploratory risk factor analysis",
journal="Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research",
year="2023",
author="Walsh, John P. and Hsiao, Mark S. and Rosevear, Landon and McDermott, Ryland and Gupta, Shivali and Watson, Troy S.",
volume="18",
number="1",
pages="e649-e649",
abstract="BACKGROUND: There is a paucity of research investigating the harms associated with orthopaedic knee scooter (OKS) use and patient safety perceptions. This prospective study aimed to define the prevalence of OKS-related injuries, describe the patient perceptions of OKS safety, and identify potential risk factors. <br><br>METHODS: This study was conducted at a single foot and ankle fellowship-trained surgeon's community-based clinic from 6/2020 to 4/2021 and enrolled 134 patients. Our primary outcome was an OKS-related event (injury or fall) and informed an a priori power analysis. Point estimate of association magnitude was calculated as an odds ratio (OR) for statistically and clinically significant associations. <br><br>RESULTS: There were 118 (88%) patients eligible for analysis; fourteen enrolled patients did not use OKS, and two withdrew. The prevalence of patient falls was 37% (44/118), and the prevalence of patient injury was 15% (18/118). Four percent of patients would not recommend OKS and 8% would not use an OKS again. Sedentary lifestyle increased risk (OR = 4.67, 1.52-14.35 95 CI) for OKS-related injury. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Despite a high prevalence of patient falls (37%), there is a low prevalence of injury (15%) and a favorable perception of OKS safety. Sedentary lifestyles may be a risk factor for OKS-related injury and should be considered in the development of a risk model.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1749-799X",
doi="10.1186/s13018-023-04124-6",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-04124-6"
}