Incomplete rib fractures usually take about 4 to 12 weeks to recover, but delayed healing may also occur.
In general, the recovery time for incomplete rib fractures is around 4 to 12 weeks. If the fracture is relatively mild and measures such as external fixation are performed in a timely manner, the recovery time is relatively shorter at around 4~8 weeks. If the degree of fracture is relatively severe, such as relative displacement, the rehabilitation time is longer, requiring about 8~12 weeks.
However, delayed healing cannot be ruled out, due to inappropriate activities, poor nutritional status, older age and other factors, the bone growth is slow, then the rehabilitation time may be more than 12 weeks, the specific need to refer to their own situation to decide.