ArticleAnnals of Saudi medicine
Injuries following motorcycle crashes at a level-1 trauma center in Riyadh.
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- A 9 year retrospective review of motorcycle accidents at a level 1 trauma center in Riyadh.Surgery open science · 2025Article
- The Documentation of Injuries Caused by Traffic Accidents.Deutsches Arzteblatt international · 2024Review
- Patterns of Maxillofacial Injures Caused by Motorcycle Accidents.International archives of otorhinolaryngology · 2023Article
- The Patterns of Acquired Upper and Lower Extremity Amputation at a Tertiary Centre in Saudi Arabia.Cureus · 2022Article
- Epidemiology and factors associated with all-terrain vehicle accidents in children: A retrospective cross-sectional study of a trauma registry in Saudi Arabia.International journal of critical illness and injury scienceArticle
- Cost of healthcare rehabilitation services following road traffic injuries: Results from a Level-I trauma center in Saudi Arabia.Journal of family & community medicineArticle
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Abstract
backgroundMotor vehicle crashes are the third leading cause of death in Saudi Arabia. Motorcycle riders, in particular, are considered more vulnerable than occupants, yet there are no previous studies that have examined the epidemiology of their injuries and outcomes in the country. Better understanding is needed to inform policymakers and guide future prevention programs.
objectiveDescribe patterns of injury among conscious and unconscious patients injured in motorcycle crashes.
designRetrospective chart review. SETTINGS: Level 1 trauma center in Riyadh. PATIENTS AND
methodsThis retrospective study included all patients involved in motorcycle crashes who were admitted between 2001 and 2017. Medical records were reviewed, and data about injury characteristics, outcomes and healthcare utilization were ascertained.
main outcome measuresInjury site and mortality rate. SAMPLE SIZE AND CHARACTERISTICS: 572 patients included 488 males (85.3%) and 232 <18 years of age (40.5%), mean (SD) age 21.1 (11.6) years.
resultsAbout 3% of patients died either before or after admission. Extremity injuries (356, 62.2%) were most common followed by head injuries (229, 40%). Fifty-six (9%) suffered amputation, mostly to a lower limb.
conclusionThis study underscores the significant burden of motorcycle-related injuries on population health of Saudi Arabia. The number of amputations due to motorcycle injuries is striking. Therefore, we need to increase enforcement of safety measures during recreational use of motorcycles and to raise awareness about the dangers of motorcycle crashes to improve traffic safety and ultimately population health. LIMITATIONS: The study was conducted at a single hospital which may affect the generalizability of the data to the Saudi population. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None.
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