Rise in e-bike injuries calls for more adequate safety recommendations

Electric bikes — or e-bikes — have become a popular mode of transportation in the United States, with the American College of Surgeons citing the sale of more than 1.1 million e-bikes in 2022 and a projected annual growth rate of 10%.But with the increased use of e-bikes comes an increased risk for injury. A study published in 2025 by Brian R. Waterman, MD, FAAOS, and colleagues