Doctors Avoid Certain Hobbies After Witnessing Severe Injuries in Emergency Rooms

Many people engage in hobbies for relaxation, adrenaline, or simply the joy of trying something new. However, some activities can lead to dangerous situations where a momentary lapse can result in severe injury. For doctors and paramedics, the risks associated with these passions are starkly visible through the cases they treat in emergency rooms.

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I am a doctor specializing in emergency medicine and traumatology. I agree with this list, with the note that the motorcycle is by far the most dangerous and it's not even a comparison.

A significant discussion on online forums revealed that many individuals, including healthcare professionals, would steer clear of certain activities after seeing the consequences of accidents. Motorcycling emerged as the most frequently mentioned pursuit. Several medical professionals associated motorcycle accidents with some of the most severe trauma they have encountered. One emergency medicine and traumatology doctor stated, "Motorcycles are by far the most dangerous, and it's not even a comparison."

Another participant, who worked as a paramedic and firefighter for years, shared similar experiences. "Motorcycles. They look very fun and I trust myself, but I don't trust other drivers on the road. I've never seen a motorcycle accident end well," they wrote. An emergency doctor succinctly summarized their perspective: "We call them organ-donor motorcycles for a reason."

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Motorcycles. They look very fun and I trust myself, but I don't trust other drivers on the road. I've never seen a accident of motorcycle end well.

Personal anecdotes further illustrate the risks. One individual recounted that their father, a lifelong motorcyclist who owned a shop and competed, advised his son against ever riding a motorcycle. Another shared that their father, despite retiring relatively unharmed from years of motorcycle racing, suffered numerous fractures and accumulated health problems. The sheer number of his motorcycling friends who died or were disabled was described as "terrible."

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We call them organ-donor motorcycles for a reason.

Electric bicycles and scooters have also emerged as a source of concern. One doctor explained that speed is a primary reason e-scooters can be dangerous. "It's somewhere between a bicycle and a motorcycle, only because it's not a motorcycle, people wear even less protective gear," they noted. Another individual shared a personal accident on an electric bike due to a broken seat screw, resulting in a crushed face and a destroyed wrist. An ENT doctor also commented on the risks associated with electric scooters.

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It's somewhere between a bicycle and a motorcycle, only because it's not a motorcycle, people wear even less protective gear.