Whether a rib fracture heals spontaneously should be distinguished by the severity of the fracture. Minor fractures will heal spontaneously, while more severe rib fractures, especially multiple rib fractures combined with hemopneumothorax, will not heal spontaneously and require prompt surgical treatment. If the fracture is simple, with only pain and limited movement, and no damage to the surrounding soft tissues, especially the lungs, it can usually heal spontaneously with conservative treatment, such as chest straps and temporary immobilization. However, if there are multiple rib fractures with significant displacement, thoracic deformity during breathing (paradoxical breathing), bone rubbing sensation when touched, and respiratory distress, it is difficult to heal spontaneously and requires surgical incision and repositioning with internal fixation. Patients with rib fractures should pay attention to braking, more bed rest, and eat more food with high protein and calcium content on a daily basis. Patients need to go to the hospital for X-ray examination around 6 weeks after the fracture to clarify the healing situation.