There is no difference in nature between a fractured rib and a broken rib. Both refer to a break in the continuity of the bone caused by external forces or self-inflicted factors. They are the same in terms of treatment and handling, just using different words, generally referring to the same situation. If there is a rib fracture, it is important to go to the hospital in time for a relevant medical examination to observe how many ribs are fractured at the site of the rib fracture and also whether there are any relevant complications. If it is a single rib fracture, conservative treatment can be taken; if there are multiple rib fractures, the fracture displacement is not obvious, the fracture end is stable there can be taken to guard the treatment of chest splints for external fixation, at the same time, oral administration of some activation of blood circulation and elimination of blood stasis (to promote blood circulation and eliminate the blood stasis in the body) medicines such as Dawuoluo capsule, DuiYiYi dispersible tablets, MaiZhiLing tablets, etc., about 1 to 2 months will gradually recover. Rib fracture should be treated under the guidance of specialized doctors, and the above medicines are recommended to be taken under the guidance of doctors.