Non-Traumatic Bicycle Injuries: A Review of the Literature

Traumatic injuries associated with bicycle riding have been documented and intervention strategies have been successful. However, this has not been the case for non-traumatic injuries, the prevalence of which can be as high as 85%. This literature review covers non-traumatic bicycle injuries. The most common sites for non-traumatic cycling-related injuries include the knee, neck/shoulder, hands, buttocks, and perineum. Two categories of injuries that may have the greatest impact on disability include ulnar and median nerve palsy, and erectile dysfunction. The authors explore the possible mechanisms for injury and current prevention strategies. They conclude that the number of individuals who cycle for recreation, fitness, and transportation make this an area of public health concern. And, although there are recommendations available to reduce non-traumatic bicycle-riding injuries, few have been tested for effectiveness.

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• Authors:
  • Dettori, Nathan J
  • Norvell, Daniel C
• Publication Date: 2006

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 7-18
• Serial:
  • Sports Medicine
  • Volume: 36
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: ADIS Press International
  • ISSN: 0112-1642

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bicycle helmets; Bicycle travel; Bicycling; Injuries; Nervous system diseases; Pathology; Physical fitness; Recreation
• Subject Areas: Highways; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Safety and Human Factors; I83: Accidents and the Human Factor; I84: Personal Injuries;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01041262
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 30 2007 1:28PM