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X-ray showed fractured 11th rib. do floating ribs need rest to heal? im an athlete. do i need to sit out of sports?
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It takes: about 6 weeks for a fracture to heal. You can judge what kind of intensity of sports you are able to tolerate by how much pain you experience. If you are an amateur, take your time and allow your body to heal up.
Answered 11/3/2018
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