Bilateral first rib fractures induced by integral crash helmets.
Bilateral first rib fractures can be caused by integral crash helmets in motorcyclists involved in an accident. Such an injury was sustained by two patients. A mechanical basis for such fractures is described.
D000328:Adult; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005260:Female; D006260:Head Protective Devices; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011482:Protective Devices; D012253:Rib Fractures / Q000209:etiology*