Patterns of Injuries in Pillion Riders, Associated with Gender in Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the injury pattern among pillion riders

Study Design: Retrospective study

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Trauma Centers of Civil Hospital, Jinnah Hospital and Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Karachi from January, 2017 to December, 2021.

Materials and Methods: Eight thousand, five hundred and thirty victims injured in two wheeler accidents and injuries occurred to pillion riders were compiled from the three major medico legal centers of Karachi.

Results: The highest number of accidents observed between the age group of 20 to 29 years. Male 62.13% were found more susceptible as compare to females. Frequent fractures were seen in lower limp region. 2018 was the year with 21.91% highest autopsies rate. Least number of autopsies were 16.6% in 2020. We observed laceration was the major type of injury seen in maxillofacial/skull region and abrasions were most frequent in lower limb region followed by fracture.

Conclusion: Effective preventive measures needed to be made at both government and individual level to decrease the road accidents in Karachi, Pakistan.