Aslam, N., Gwilym, S. E., Apostolou, C., Birch, N., Natarajan, R. and Ribbans, W. J. (2004) Microscooter injuries in the paediatric population. European Journal of Emergency Medicine. 11(3), pp. 148-150. 0969-9546.
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| Abstract: | Objectives: To illustrate the types of injuries seen by the accident and emergency department as a result of the use of non-motorized 'microscooters' in children, and to increase awareness of scooter-related triplane fractures of the ankle. Study design: A retrospective study conducted in an accident and emergency department of a district general hospital on all children who had a scooter-related limb injury over a 6-month period and were referred for orthopaedic review. Methods: The analysis involved a case note review. Information recorded included the injury sustained, protective equipment worn at the time of the accident and management by the orthopaedic team. Results: Scooter injuries accounted for 10 fractures in this period. There were three 'triplanar' injuries, which required operative fixation, and three injuries requiring manipulation under anaesthesia. No protective gear was worn by any of the patients. Conclusion: The popularity of microscooters seems to represent a significant risk of bony injury in the paediatric population. Medical personnel who manage acute paediatric trauma should be aware of scooter-related triplanar ankle injuries |
| Additional Information: | UoA 12, RAE 2008 |
| Subjects: |
R Medicine > RD Surgery > RD93 Wounds and injuries > RD93.5 Children R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC86 Medical emergencies. Critical care. Intensive care. First aid R Medicine > RD Surgery > RD562 Ankles |
| Creators: | Aslam, N, Gwilym, S E , Apostolou, C , Birch, N, Natarajan, R and Ribbans, William J |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: | University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Health & Society |
| Date: | 1 June 2004 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 148-150 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | European Journal of Emergency Medicine |
| Volume: | 11 |
| Number: | 3 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1097/01.mej.0000129168.43816.c1 |
| ISSN: | 0969-9546 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
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| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/46 |
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