Rib cartilage injury, according to the severity of the injury, you can choose general treatment, physical therapy, drugs, immobilization and surgery and other methods for better recovery. 1. General treatment: pay attention to rest after the injury, reduce the stimulation of the affected area, so as not to aggravate the pain, but also conducive to the recovery of the injury. 2. Physiotherapy: cold compresses can be applied during the acute injury period, and hot compresses can be applied during the recovery period, which is helpful for relieving the swelling and pain. 3. Drug treatment: anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, ibuprofen, diclofenac sodium and other treatments can play a role in relieving pain. 4. Fixation and surgical treatment: If the fracture is only simple, the fracture has no obvious displacement, can be fixed with a chest strap. If it is accompanied by visceral injury or hemopneumothorax, surgical treatment, such as closed chest drainage, is needed. After rib cartilage injury, you should go to the hospital in time for further diagnosis and treatment, and the above drugs need to be applied under the guidance of physicians.