Historical and projected fractures associated with mobility scooters presenting to U.S. emergency departments: 2004–2025

ConclusionOur study suggests that osteoarthritic patients relying on mobility scooters to manage pain during ambulation should be considered candidates for total joint replacement procedures. This may help minimize the growing economic and health burden of mobility scooter fractures.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research