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How long is it supposed to it take for a broken rib to heal?
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4-6 weeks: Having experienced several personally, the pain will calm down in 2-3 weeks and take an average of 4-6 weeks to resolve.
Answered 7/3/2013
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Rib fractures : 6-8 weeks. Simple rib fractures are treated conservatively with pain management only. Certain rib fractures that result in breathing difficulties and / or relentless pain are treated surgically. I use titanium plates to repair the chest wall.
Answered 11/7/2017
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