Traumatic Injuries from Low Speed Vehicles and Golf Carts: A Scoping Review.

Abstract: With increasing use of golf carts and low speed vehicles (LSV) for recreational, work-related, and commuting purposes, the number of related injuries is also on the rise. The body of literature describing these injuries is informative but limited. From this scoping review, we found that, LSV related injuries preferentially affect children, older adults, and males. Common mechanisms of injury include ejection and collision. Associated alcohol consumption is common and typically related to increasing severity of injury. Various injuries may result from LSVs as described in the review, including soft tissue injuries, orthopedic injuries and TBI. Description of trends and classifications of injury will hopefully improve reporting and ability to make recommendations on safe use and regulation.
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