Red flag: I must know whether this was an injury sustained during birth, and whether the diagnosis is made by a trusted radiologist. A rib fracture in an infant is deeply concerning for inflicted trauma. I would discuss this with a trusted physician / child health care team. Often we do not truly know even those closest to us. For your sake & junior's, address this.
Answered 10/23/2017
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Healing: An infant, if otherwise healthy should heal a rib fracture within 2-3 weeks. You may see some bruising and swelling or pain with palpation. Most rib fractures are seen as a red flag as child abuse also, more specifically posterior rib fractures.
Answered 3/17/2013
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