After the sternal fracture, in the acute period, you can choose to apply cold ointment, this kind of ointment paste can promote capillary constriction, reduce local swelling and pain symptoms, can play a role in stopping bleeding and relieving soft tissue edema, such as bruise injury cold paste, most of these ointments are applied within 72 hours. After the acute period, most of the ointments are used to relieve local pain, most of these ointments are used in 2-4 weeks after the fracture, such as Yunnan Baiyao ointment, Qizheng pain relief paste, blood pain relief paste, far-infrared bruises and pain physiotherapy paste, these ointments can be used externally to promote the absorption of bruises and relieve pain. After 4 weeks, you can use topical ointments to promote fracture healing, such as Wan Tong Tendon and Bone Cream, Musk and Bone Cream, Musk and Bone Pain Relief Cream, and Qizheng Pain Relief Cream. These ointments are mainly used according to the stage of the fracture and the law of fracture healing.