If you plan to work normally after a rib fracture, it is best to rest for 2-3 months, the exact recovery time is closely related to the degree of fracture, the recovery process, and your physical condition. Generally speaking, the pain symptoms will disappear in about 1 month after rib fracture, and if there is no dislocation of the broken ends, most of them can work normally in 2 months; if the fractured ribs are many and the broken ends are dislocated, the recovery time will be prolonged, and most of them will be up to 3 months; if the treatment is standardized, the recovery time will be shortened; and if the health condition is good, the recovery time will be shortened, and most of them are not more than 3 months. After the disappearance of symptoms, intend to go to normal work, need to go to the hospital for medical observation, to determine the specific recovery status, after the doctor’s guidance combined with the individual’s physical condition to resume work, do not be negligent, so as not to affect your health.