An unusual cause of rib fracture following a road traffic accident.
A case is presented which is thought to be the first described example of rib fracture occurring as a result of airbag inflation. It would appear that the propellant cartridge came loose during deployment to form a missile, striking the patient on his chest and fracturing a rib.
Daniels
R J
RJ
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, United Kingdom.
Fulcher
R A
RA
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000368:Aged; D017278:Air Bags; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012253:Rib Fractures / Q000209:etiology*