Pediatric Emergency Rooms Report Surge in Severe Injuries Linked to Motorized E-Bikes

By J. Todd R. Lawrence and Madison A. Kesler · STAT News · 2026-07-27

STAT News reports that orthopedic specialists are seeing a sharp rise in catastrophic physical trauma among children using electric scooters and bicycles. As these devices become more accessible, emergency departments are documenting a shift toward complex bone fractures and head

STAT News reports that orthopedic specialists are seeing a sharp rise in catastrophic physical trauma among children using electric scooters and bicycles. As these devices become more accessible, emergency departments are documenting a shift toward complex bone fractures and head