I think i may have broken a rib. how do you treat a broken rib ?

Let it heal: You need an evaluation it to be certain you have not had any injury to the underlying lung. Use the supportive. therapy, sometimes a nerve block to help manage the pain can be done

Rib fractures : 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.