ArticleFoot & ankle orthopaedics2020
Knee Scooter-Related Injuries: A Survey of Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgeons.
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- Prehabilitation for Patients Undergoing Elective Foot and Ankle Surgery: A Contemporary Review.Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2024Review
- Orthopaedic knee scooter-related injury: prevalence and patient safety perception in a prospective cohort with exploratory risk factor analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2023Article
- Functional, Spiroergometric, and Subjective Comparisons Between Forearm Crutches and Hands-Free Single Crutches in a Crossover Study.Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundKnee scooters ("scooters") are a commonly used device to facilitate postoperative adherence to weightbearing restrictions. Although high rates of falls have been reported, little is known about injuries related to scooter use.
methodsWe analyzed survey responses from 316 of 2046 members (15%) of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society in May-June 2019 describing (1) frequency of scooter recommendation; (2) indications for which they recommended scooters; (3) characteristics of patients for whom they recommended scooters; (4) prevalence, anatomic locations, mechanisms, and sequelae of scooter-related injuries; and (5) characteristics of patients with scooter-related injuries. Descriptive statistics and χ
resultsMean frequency with which respondents recommended scooters in particular was 69%. Respondents most often recommended scooters after hindfoot arthrodesis (97% [305/316]), ankle arthrodesis (96% [302/316]), and for total nonweightbearing (64% [202/316]) and to patients who were overweight (vs obese) or aged 45-75 years. Mean prevalence of scooter-related injuries was 2.5%. The most common injury mechanism was making a sharp turn (reported by 62% [103/166]). Thirty-four percent (56/166) of respondents with injured patients said patients underwent surgery to treat scooter-related injuries. Patients with scooter-related injuries were more often women, >44 years old, obese, and sedentary.
conclusionScooters were commonly recommended postoperatively, most often for total nonweightbearing after hindfoot or ankle arthrodesis, and most often in overweight adults or those aged 45-75 years. Mean reported prevalence of scooter-related injuries was 2.5%. Female sex, older age, obesity, and sedentary lifestyle were associated with scooter-related injury. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, retrospective case series.
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