What is the usual treatment for broken ribs?

Answer 1

Broken ribs generally do not require fixation, but in old individuals when the breathing capacity is diminished a intercostal block can be given to get rid of the pain till the ribs heal by themselves . if there is non union now a days plating of the rib is done. It is a new concept and only few thoracic surgeons are doing it.

Answer 2

Rest is the best thing..perform breathing excercises to keep air flowing through the lungs..physiotherapy can help heal the fracture aswell. You can also ask the doctor or physiotherapist to wrap the injured area to support the ribs.

Answer 3

There really is no treatment except ice it and take it easy. In more severe cases pain meds may be prescribed.

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Added by Doczee:

Along with Broken Ribs comes the Extreme Pain from taking a deep breath.

As much as it does hurt, the person with the Broken ribs SHOULD try to breath normally and take those deep breaths when the body needs it.

Short breaths may ease the pain when breathing. But in the long run, can do more harm then good as, moisture, mucous, and fluids can build up in the lungs and lead to pneumoniaand/or other infections.

Answer 4

Usually not much. Take it easy until they heal. In rare cases the torso gets bandaged.

Answer 5

usually supporting by splinting decreases the discomfort.

Answer 6

Appropriate pain relief and time, ribs are a nuisance to fracture

Answer 7

You should go to the doctor to make sure it is fractured. Other than that you can't do anything about it. You have to rest and let it heal.

Answer 8

There is not much you can do. You can apply ice. You can also have them take pain killers. You can also wrap the torso with bandages to cushion other impact.

Answer 9

Sometimes broken ribs are wrapped with a bandage around the body; but there is not much you can do except let them heal.