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What precautions do i need to be worried about after a rib fracture?
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Common sense: Most rib fractures will heal over about 6-8 weeks and pain will limit your activity. The injury is not immobilized and usually is only treated with pain medicines obviously i wouldn't play sports for about 6 weeks.
Answered 9/28/2012
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