A single rib fracture can be treated with medication, conservative treatment, or surgery, and the medication should be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions. 1. Medication: When a patient has a rib fracture, pain and swelling may occur, and if the pain is severe, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen can be used to relieve the symptoms. 2. Conservative treatment: if the patient’s rib fracture is relatively mild, such as no displacement, etc., you can choose conservative treatment, such as the use of elastic bandage to fix the affected area, to promote the healing of the lesion. 3. Surgery: If the rib fracture is serious, it may cause pleural effusion, etc. Surgery, such as open thoracic exploration, is feasible. For single rib fracture, it is recommended that patients go to regular hospitals in time and listen to the advice of professional doctors.