TY - JOUR PY - 1997// TI - An unusual cause of rib fracture following a road traffic accident JO - Journal of accident and emergency medicine A1 - Daniels, R. J. A1 - Fulcher, R. A. SP - 113 EP - 114 VL - 14 IS - 2 N2 - 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.
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