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Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of all consecutive patients admitted to the Emergency Department of Policlinico Umberto I in Rome between January 2020 and December 2022 following ES-related trauma. Collected data included demographics, injury mechanisms and types, helmet use, Injury Severity Score (ISS), blood alcohol levels, and patient outcomes. Results: A total of 411 individuals presented to the Emergency Department due to ES-related injuries, either as riders or pedestrians. The mean age was 31 years (range: 2\u201393); 38 patients (9%) were under 18 years of age. Fifty-six accidents (14%) occurred during work-related commutes. Only three riders (0.7%) wore helmets, and nine patients (2%) had blood alcohol levels &gt; 0.50 g\/L. Cranial injuries (134 cases, 32%) and upper limb fractures (93 cases, 23%) were the most frequently reported serious injuries. The mean ISS was 4.5; 17 patients (4%) had an ISS \u2265 16. A total of 270 orthopedic injuries and 118 (29%) maxillofacial injuries were documented. Head trauma was reported in 115 patients (28%), with 19 cases classified as severe traumatic brain injuries. Twenty-three patients (5.5%) were hospitalized, three (0.7%) required intensive care, and one patient (0.2%) died. Conclusions: ES-related injuries are becoming increasingly common and present a significant public health concern. A nationwide effort is warranted to improve rider safety through mandatory helmet use, protective equipment, alcohol consumption control, and stricter enforcement of speed regulations.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/jcm14103615","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,5,21]],"date-time":"2025-05-21T13:59:43Z","timestamp":1747835983000},"page":"3615","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":8,"title":["Electric Scooter Trauma in Rome: A Three-Year Analysis from a Tertiary Care Hospital"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"14","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-1889-2644","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Bruno","family":"Cirillo","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Surgery, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy"},{"name":"Department of Emergency Surgery, Policlinico Umberto I, 00161 Rome, Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-3783-4749","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Mariarita","family":"Tarallo","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Surgery, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Giulia","family":"Duranti","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Surgery, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy"},{"name":"Department of Emergency Surgery, Policlinico Umberto I, 00161 Rome, Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-0198-7930","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Paolo","family":"Sapienza","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Surgery, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-0324-7810","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Pierfranco Maria","family":"Cicerchia","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Surgery, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy"},{"name":"Department of Emergency Surgery, Policlinico Umberto I, 00161 Rome, Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Luigi","family":"Simonelli","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Surgery, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy"},{"name":"Department of Emergency Surgery, Policlinico Umberto I, 00161 Rome, Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-2457-0636","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Roberto","family":"Cirocchi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Medicine and Surgery, S. 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