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How long will 3 posterior rib fractures hurt?
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They will stop hurt-: -ing as they heal. Because there is good blood supply & they are supported by the adjacent ribs, after a week you should notice the pain noticeably decrease fairly rapidly.
Answered 3/26/2015
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Varies: Most rib fractures take approximately 6-8 weeks to heal. Thankfully, many patients start feeling better by 2-4 weeks. Moist heat, medications can help with the pain.
Answered 3/26/2015
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