How long can rib fractures return to normal?

Patients with rib fractures usually need to recover for about 3 to 4 months and gradually recover. If the rib fracture is severe, the recovery time will be relatively long. However, patients with rib fractures require active symptomatic treatment and intervention, which can alleviate symptoms and shorten recovery time. After patients have rib fractures, they can choose oral calcium, vitamin D preparations, bone metabolism regulating drugs, etc., which can promote the formation of callus and heal the fracture. When the patient has a very serious rib fracture, the possibility of surgical treatment cannot be ruled out. If patients have rib fractures, they should be protected by braking after treatment to avoid improper sitting posture, and to avoid unfavorable factors such as re-trauma. Appropriate functional rehabilitation training should be carried out to improve the movable function of ribs and reduce related complications.