How long do you need to stay in bed for conservative treatment of a sternum fracture?

Conservative treatment of sternal fracture usually requires bed rest for 6 to 8 weeks, but the exact time needs to be decided on a case-by-case basis. Conservative treatment of sternum fracture is applicable to those transverse sternum fracture after sternum fracture without obvious displacement of fracture end or with displacement, usually including bed rest, medication and closed reduction. 1. Bed rest: bed rest is usually needed for 6~8 weeks, which can be combined with chest belt and plate to immobilize the thorax. When there is no local pain, the patient can go down to the ground gradually and wear orthopedic chest and waist support to protect the patient during the activity. 2. Medication: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and celecoxib can be used under doctor’s guidance to help reduce inflammation and relieve pain. 3. Closed reduction: applicable to transverse sternal fractures with displacement. The bed rest time for conservative treatment of sternal fracture is usually 6~8 weeks, but the specific time is recommended to consult the doctor and decide according to your own situation under the doctor’s guidance.