Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
A study of seven Seattle area hospital emergency departments and two county medical examiner’s offices shed light on bicycle injuries and risk factors for serious injury. There were 3854 injured cyclists reviewed over a three year period. 3390, or 88%, completed questionnaires about their injuries. 51% were wearing helmets at the time of crash. 22.3% of patients had head injuries and 34% sustained facial injuries.
Risk of serious injury was increased by collision with a motor vehicle, cyclists who self-reported speeds of greater than 15 mph, those under 6 years of age, and cyclists over the age of 39 years, as compared with adults 20-39. Risk for serious injury was not affected by helmet use.
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
risk factors for serious injury. There were 3854 injured cyclists reviewed over a three year period. 3390, or 88%, completed questionnaires about their injuries. 51% were wearing helmets at the time of crash. 22.3% of patients had head injuries and 34% sustained facial injuries.