iarjmsIARJMSIARJMS2708-3594https://doi.org/10.47310/iarjms.2021.v02i02.011Pattern and Distribution of Limb Injuries in Fatal Motorized Two-Wheeler Accident Cases – A Prospective StudyAshokGuptaBholaKumarSinghIn developing countries, motorized two-wheelers are more commonly involved in Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) than other vehicles. Serious limb injuries to motorcyclists frequently lead to permanent disability and even death. This study was conducted to determine incidence, distribution and pattern of limb injuries in the victims (riders and pillion riders) of fatal RTAs involving motorized two-wheelers, so as to widen the knowledge about the common limb injuries and limb bones involved in the victims and preventive measures could be formulated to reduce morbidity and mortality. This is a prospective study of 100 cases of RTAs involving riders and pillion riders of motorized two-wheelers (with and without gear), which were brought for autopsy in the mortuaries of J.J.M. Medical College and Chigateri General Hospital, Davangere over the period of 2 years. In our study, upper limb injuries as well as lower limb injuries were more numerous in the riders in comparison to pillion riders. Abrasion was the commonest external injury in both upper and lower limbs. Internal injuries to the extremities were seen in 24% cases. And among total number of victims, lower limbs (16%) were fractured more commonly than the upper limbs (10%). Humerus (5%) was the most common upper limb bone to be fractured. Femur (12%) was the commonest lower limb bone to be fractured. Injuries to limbs were responsible for 4% deaths in the victims (rider, pillion rider) of fatal RTAs involving motorized two-wheeler.