Bicycle passenger injuries in children

ABSTRACT

To find out types of traumatic injuries in bicycle passenger children. At PAC hospital Kamra. Period From October 2005 to October 2007. The children between the ages of 03 to 10 years were included in this study. They were divided into two groups. First group[Gp-I] sustained injuries due to ankle or foot entrapment in rear running wheel while the second group [Gp-II] sustained injuries due to fall of bicycle, while child sitting alone either at front bar or rear luggage carrier unattended. Gp-I sustained mostly frictional injuries ranging from simple abrasion to deep lacerated wounds of lower leg, ankle and foot. While in Gp-II severe injuries like fractures of upper and lower limbs, visceral abdominal injuries and head injuries were observed. Bicycle passenger injuries are common injuries of the children in less developed countries. These injuries range from simple "road rash" to serious head injuries