Oral and maxillofacial injuries from electric scooters in Bristol; a retrospective observational study: A retrospective observational study

Fabienne Aurora, George Cove, Pradeep Sandhu, Steve J Thomas, Mark Gormley*

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Abstract

The ‘Voi’ (Voi technology, Stockholm, Sweden) electric scooter (e-scooter) pilot scheme was initiated in Bristol, Bath and parts of the Southwest on October 29th 2020. The trial was started by West of England Combined Authority in partnership with Bath & North East Somerset Council, Bristol City Council and South Gloucestershire Council. The pilot scheme operates on a short term rental basis, with speed limits set in certain areas. However, a number of studies have reported an increasing number of e-scooter related injuries referred to specialties such as Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, placing strain on already overstretched health resources.
Original languageEnglish
JournalBritish Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Dec 2021

Keywords

  • Electric
  • Scooter
  • trauma
  • OMFS
  • Bristol
  • accident

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