Pattern of head injuries in mortality due to road traffic accidents involving two-wheelers.

ABSTRACT

The study was conducted on 50 cases of fatal road traffic accidents of all age groups. The pattern and distribution of head injuries in dead bodies due to RTA with/without helmet and other associated risk factors was analyzed. A preponderance of victims in the age group 31-40 years (52%) with MF ratio 7.331 was observed. 38% of cases of RTA died on the spot (p<0.001) and 14% cases died while shifting or within one hour of admission to the hospital. 74% of victims were not using helmets. Majority died were the riders (84%), followed by pillion riders (14%). Contusion of the scalp was more common (98%) as compared to the laceration (38%). Contusion of brain was seen in 100% cases and laceration in 26% cases. Fissure fracture was seen in 64% cases. The commonest variety of intracranial haemorrhage was subdural (98%) followed by subarachnoid (96%).