Minibike and motorcycle accidents in adolescents. A new epidemic
J. M. Speca and H. R. Cowell
Twenty-one adolescents, ranging in age from 9 to 16 years, sustained
accidental injuries while operating a minibike, motorcycle, or go-cart.
Their injuries ranged from lacerations and contusions to paraplegia and
amputation. This study suggests that this new pattern of injury is reaching
epidemic levels in this age group.