Magnitude of pedestrian head injuries fatalities in Bangalore south India: A retrospective study from an apex neurotrauma center

摘要

Background & objectives:Pedestrians contribute to 30-40 per cent of all road traffic injuries in India. However, there is a paucity of literature on pedestrian head injury as compared to two wheeler trauma. The purpose of the present study was to study the pattern of pedestrian injuries and their outcome with a special focus on head injuries.