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Table 4 Modified Barell body region by nature of injury diagnosis matrix for overall injuries (2003-07)

From: Injuries to pedal cyclists on New Zealand roads, 1988-2007

Body Region Injured

Fracture

Dislocation,

Sprains &

Strains

Internal

Open

wound

Contusion/

superficial

Others

Percent of cyclists injured in crashes involving a collision with a motor vehicle

Traumatic brain injury

6.48

0.00

29.05

0.00

0.00

0.00

Other Head, Face, Neck

3.66

0.21

0.00

26.33

11.91

0.63

Spine and back

12.64

2.93

1.25

0.00

0.00

0.00

Torso

11.81

1.46

11.81

2.30

8.36

1.67

Upper extremity

25.91

5.22

0.00

13.58

7.42

1.25

Lower extremity

24.66

5.22

0.00

13.17

14.73

2.09

Others

0.00

0.21

0.00

4.49

1.78

2.61

Percent of cyclists injured in other crashes

Traumatic brain injury

2.50

0.00

14.90

0.00

0.00

0.00

Other Head, Face, Neck

3.05

0.16

0.00

16.88

9.31

0.16

Spine and back

3.33

1.35

0.59

0.00

0.00

0.00

Torso

4.28

0.91

4.91

1.15

3.65

1.39

Upper extremity

40.33

6.46

0.00

8.87

4.08

0.79

Lower extremity

11.17

6.46

0.00

8.84

10.58

2.14

Others

0.00

0.20

0.00

4.87

1.51

1.19