A study analyzed mountain biking-related fractures in the US from 2013 to 2022, identifying an increase in injuries, particularly wrist and upper extremity fractures. Men over 40 were at the highest risk, with trunk fractures leading to more hospitalizations. Falling off the bike was the most common mechanism of injury, but being thrown had the highest potential for fractures. The study emphasized the need for understanding injury patterns to improve patient care. Limitations included reliance on ED data, exclusion of non-ED cases, and lack of information on safety equipment and geographical variations. The research was led by Niklas H. Koehne and published in Injury.
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Traumatic Fractures Surge Among US Mountain Bikers
