Understanding Motorcycle Accident Injuries: Patterns Observed at a Tertiary Care Hospital Of Swat
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.59058/m5af9m30Keywords:
Trauma, Fracture, Closed reduction and back slab support, open reduction and internal fixation, Fasciotomy, AmputationAbstract
Background and objectives: Road Traffic accidents (RTA) are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide, with approximately 3,500 deaths occurring on roads every day and tens millions injured or disabled each year. If current trends continue, road crashes are predicted to become the fifth leading cause of death by 2030.The study aims to evaluate the patterns of injuries in patient presenting with motorcycle accident injuries in emergency department.
Methods: It was a cross-sectional study conducted at department of trauma and Orthopedic emergency unit Saidu Group of Teaching Hospital Swat (SGTH) from February 15th, 2023 to February 14th,2024. After obtaining informed consent, 376 patients of both gender presenting with road traffic accidents due to motorcycle were included in the study through consecutive sampling. Data were collected on a structured proforma and analyzed using SPSS-26.
Results: Out of 376 patients, the most common fractures were Tibial Shaft Fracture 69 (18.4%) of patients, followed by Distal Femur Fracture in 48 (12.8%), Tibial Fracture in 43 cases (11.4%) and Distal Tibial Fracture in 33 cases (8.8%). Additionally, it was found that 52 patients (13.8%) presented with spinal, head, and neck injuries, with the majority (46 out of 52) not using protective helmets while driving. Management strategies included closed reduction with back slab support for 162 patients (43.1%), open reduction and internal fixation for 119 patients (31.6%), emergency fasciotomy for 38 patients (10.1%), and amputation for 5 patients (1.3%) to prevent further complications. About 52 patients (13.8%) suffered head and neck and spine injuries and were referred to neurosurgical department.,
Conclusion: motorcycle accidents can cause a range of Injuries, from minor bruises to fatal head injuries. Understanding pattern of injuries and emergency management in victims of motor cycle accidents will able trauma team to preplan the resources accordingly based on evidence which will help them in better management of different injuries.
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