Linear fracture of ribs is usually treated clinically with conservative treatment, including chest strap immobilization, medication and so on, and the use of medication should follow the doctor’s instructions. Linear fracture belongs to the category of incomplete fracture, there is no obvious misalignment. 1. Chest belt immobilization: patients wear immobilization chest belt, the purpose is to limit the respiratory movement of the thorax, control the position of the ribs, reduce the degree of respiratory irritation on the ribs, reduce the pain of the patient, but also can control the abnormal respiration. 2. Drug therapy: for chest pain, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be used for analgesia. If the pain is serious, intercostal nerve block can be used. At the same time, patients with cracked ribs should pay attention to preventing colds and flu, and the symptoms of coughing caused by colds and flu will stimulate the ribs, resulting in aggravation of pain at the site of the cracked bone. If there is a linear fracture of the ribs, it is recommended that the patient consult a doctor in time to avoid delaying the condition.