Fractures related to motorcycle accidents and return to work in northeastern Mexico

Background: Motorcycle traffic accidents have significantly increased in the past few years.Objective: To evaluate the impact of fracture type on the return to work among patients who suffered motorcycle traffic accidents.Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted.Inclusion criteria included a complete minimum of six-month follow-up.Patients were categorized based on the presence of single or multiple fractures, and demographic, clinical, and injury characteristics were analyzed to identify factors associated with return to work (RTW).Results: A total of 100 male patients completed the follow-up.The average age was 28.8 years (range 17-53 years).No significant differences in age, time of hospitalization, or time to surgery were observed between the single and multiple fracture groups.RTW rates were higher among those with single fractures (69.5%) compared to multiple fractures (46.3%) (p < 0.05).Associated injuries were a strong predictor of non-RTW, with patients having nearly seven times higher odds of not returning to work (OR 6.90, 95% CI [2.49-19.15]).Post-accident complications affected 75.0% of the cohort.Conclusion: The type of fracture significantly influences the likelihood of returning to work following motorcycle accidents, with simple fractures associated with better outcomes.