ArticleArchives of trauma research2016
Effectiveness of Bicycle Safety Helmets in Preventing Facial Injuries in Road Accidents.
Article in Archives of trauma research, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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4 citing papers in PubMed.
- Anatomical distribution of mandibular fractures from severe bicycling accidents: A 12-year experience from a Norwegian level 1 trauma center.Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology · 2022Article
- Injuries to Users of Single-Track Vehicles.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Impact of the Rising Number of Rentable E-scooter Accidents on Emergency Care in Berlin 6 Months After the Introduction: A Maxillofacial Perspective.Craniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction · 2021Article
- Association Between Conventional Bicycle Helmet Use and Facial Injuries After Bicycle Crashes.JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe effectiveness of bicycle safety helmets in preventing head injuries is well- documented. Recent studies differ regarding the effectiveness of bicycle helmets in preventing facial injuries, especially those of the mid-face and the mandible.
objectivesThe present study was conducted to determine the protective effect of a bicycle helmet in preventing mid-face and mandibular fractures. PATIENTS AND
methodsData from an accident research unit were analyzed to collect technical collision details (relative collision speed, type of collision, collision partner, and use of a helmet) and clinical data (type of fracture).
resultsBetween 1999 and 2011, 5,350 bicycle crashes were included in the study. Of these, 175 (3.3%) had fractures of the mid-face or mandible. In total, 228 mid-face or mandibular fractures were identified. A significant correlation was found between age and relative collision speed, and the incidence of a fracture. While no significant correlation was found between the use of a helmet and the incidence of mid-facial fractures, the use of a helmet was correlated with a significantly increased incidence of mandibular fractures.
conclusionsHigher age of cyclists and increasing speed of the accident opponent significantly increase the likelihood of sustaining facial fractures. The use of bicycle helmets does not significantly reduce the incidence of mid-facial fractures, while being correlated with an even increased incidence of mandibular fractures.
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