Trends in Craniofacial Injuries Associated with the Introduction of Electric Scooter Sharing Services

Electric scooters are an increasingly common and convenient mode of transportation worldwide have effectively revolutionized the shared micromobility industry. As electric scooter sharing companies increased in popularity there has been a concomitant increase frequency all scooter-related injuries. The purpose this study is to describe most up-to-date trends craniofacial fractures lacerations related use among age groups. We queried National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) for e-scooters between 2010 2019. then compared injury over time periods before after 2017 when share apps micromobility. incidence overall by day week, patient demographics, case severity based on clinical disposition. identified 3 years following introduction services (2017 2019), (2014-2016). Young adults (18-39 years) were group with greatest interval There was also number injuries occurring Mondays decrease Fridays later period. Finally, patients who presented period showed higher overnight observation hospital admission their secondary dramatically since services. Craniofacial reason or maxillofacial surgery consultation understanding these patterns will help prepare surgeons care, preventative education, public advocacy.