The criteria for determining the severity of broken ribs are mainly based on the number of broken ribs and the specific location of the break. For a single rib fracture, generally belongs to the condition of a relatively mild type, this case because the rest of the ribs are intact, so the integrity of the entire thorax, did not get a great deal of damage, generally do not need surgical treatment, only need a month of conservative treatment, the ribs can be healed, and will not leave any residual sequelae. As for the rib fracture with multiple heels or closer to the upper part, it is generally a serious type of fracture. Because of the loss of thoracic integrity, breathing can be significantly affected, or respiratory activity can feel obvious pain, this time generally need surgery.