P084 A descriptive study looking at the increasing number of facial injuries sustained due to E-scooters

The Department of Transport National Statistics reported 1352 collisions involving e-scooters in 2021, compared to 460 collisions in 2020 in the United Kingdom. Since 2020, there has been an increase in the number of outpatient facial trauma cases presenting to Kings College Hospital (KCH), Oral and Maxillofacial Department (OMFS) following collisions involving E-scooters. Data collected during this audit was analysed and compared to previous studies completed at KCH.The aim of this study is to raise awareness of the implication of E-scooter collisions, and to ascertain the prevalence and type of facial injuries that occur because of these collisions.
Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research