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How long should a broken rib be sore for?
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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 8/10/2012
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Depends: Depends on how many and what else is injured. Usually a single rib fracture will cause pain for up to 3 months with activity.
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