Changes in e-scooter related maxillofacial injuries following legislative measures in Helsinki, Finland
Abstract The increasing use of e-scooters globally has resulted in a rise in traffic-related injuries, particularly maxillofacial trauma. This study assesses the potential impact of legislative measures, specifically speed limits and night-time usage restrictions, on reducing maxillofacial injuries...
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| description | Abstract The increasing use of e-scooters globally has resulted in a rise in traffic-related injuries, particularly maxillofacial trauma. This study assesses the potential impact of legislative measures, specifically speed limits and night-time usage restrictions, on reducing maxillofacial injuries from e-scooter accidents. A retrospective cohort study was conducted using data from patients treated for e-scooter-related injuries at Helsinki University Hospital between January 2021 and December 2023. The study included 1275 patients, aged ≥ 16 years, treated in three trauma hospitals. Patients not riding e-scooters at the time of injury were excluded. Injury patterns and the influence of legislative measures were analyzed. Among the 1275 patients, 169 (13.3%) sustained maxillofacial injuries. Legislative restrictions were associated with a significant reduction in maxillofacial injuries, with up to an 88% decrease in some months. Predictors of maxillofacial injuries included older age (OR 1.06, 95% CI 1.04–1.08), alcohol intoxication (OR 3.2, 95% CI 1.5–5.8), and concurrent head and neck injuries (OR 12.1, 95% CI 5.8–25.2). Legislative restrictions on e-scooter use, including speed limits and nighttime riding bans, were associated with a significant reduction in maxillofacial injuries. These findings highlight the importance of targeted policies to mitigate injury risks associated with e-scooter use. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-15d15a2aefe34be7b877fea514247d272025-08-20T03:41:47ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-03-011511710.1038/s41598-025-94602-0Changes in e-scooter related maxillofacial injuries following legislative measures in Helsinki, FinlandJohanna Snäll0Henri Vasara1Olli-Jussi Murros2Veli-Pekka Harjola3Maaret Castrén4Tero Puolakkainen5Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, University of HelsinkiDepartment of Emergency Medicine and Services, Helsinki University Hospital and University of HelsinkiDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, University of HelsinkiDepartment of Emergency Medicine and Services, Helsinki University Hospital and University of HelsinkiDepartment of Emergency Medicine and Services, Helsinki University Hospital and University of HelsinkiDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, University of HelsinkiAbstract The increasing use of e-scooters globally has resulted in a rise in traffic-related injuries, particularly maxillofacial trauma. This study assesses the potential impact of legislative measures, specifically speed limits and night-time usage restrictions, on reducing maxillofacial injuries from e-scooter accidents. A retrospective cohort study was conducted using data from patients treated for e-scooter-related injuries at Helsinki University Hospital between January 2021 and December 2023. The study included 1275 patients, aged ≥ 16 years, treated in three trauma hospitals. Patients not riding e-scooters at the time of injury were excluded. Injury patterns and the influence of legislative measures were analyzed. Among the 1275 patients, 169 (13.3%) sustained maxillofacial injuries. Legislative restrictions were associated with a significant reduction in maxillofacial injuries, with up to an 88% decrease in some months. Predictors of maxillofacial injuries included older age (OR 1.06, 95% CI 1.04–1.08), alcohol intoxication (OR 3.2, 95% CI 1.5–5.8), and concurrent head and neck injuries (OR 12.1, 95% CI 5.8–25.2). Legislative restrictions on e-scooter use, including speed limits and nighttime riding bans, were associated with a significant reduction in maxillofacial injuries. These findings highlight the importance of targeted policies to mitigate injury risks associated with e-scooter use.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-94602-0e-scooterTraumaMaxillofacialPublic health |
| spellingShingle | Johanna Snäll Henri Vasara Olli-Jussi Murros Veli-Pekka Harjola Maaret Castrén Tero Puolakkainen Changes in e-scooter related maxillofacial injuries following legislative measures in Helsinki, Finland Scientific Reports e-scooter Trauma Maxillofacial Public health |
| title | Changes in e-scooter related maxillofacial injuries following legislative measures in Helsinki, Finland |
| title_full | Changes in e-scooter related maxillofacial injuries following legislative measures in Helsinki, Finland |
| title_fullStr | Changes in e-scooter related maxillofacial injuries following legislative measures in Helsinki, Finland |
| title_full_unstemmed | Changes in e-scooter related maxillofacial injuries following legislative measures in Helsinki, Finland |
| title_short | Changes in e-scooter related maxillofacial injuries following legislative measures in Helsinki, Finland |
| title_sort | changes in e scooter related maxillofacial injuries following legislative measures in helsinki finland |
| topic | e-scooter Trauma Maxillofacial Public health |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-94602-0 |
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