Publications by authors named "Priya Dhar"
Electric scooter-related oral and maxillofacial injuries in Oxfordshire.
Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Electric scooters (e-scooters) are gaining popularity, and a study was conducted in Oxford to assess maxillofacial injuries from e-scooter accidents involving 49 patients over a year.
- The study found that 40.8% of the injured were under the influence of alcohol, and none wore helmets, with 20.4% suffering facial fractures that sometimes required surgery.
- The findings highlight the significant risk of injuries associated with e-scooter use, stressing the need for public education on safety, sobriety, and possibly implementing regulations like helmet use and speed limits before the trial ends in May 2026.