Conditions
Rib Fractures
Broken ribs can make breathing, coughing, and movement painful. Evaluation helps determine the severity of the injury and the appropriate approach to pain control, breathing support, and recovery.
Many rib fractures can be treated without surgery. Selected patients may benefit from surgical stabilization.
Important: For severe or worsening difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, or severe new chest pain, seek emergency care. Do not wait for an appointment request response. Website information is educational and does not replace an individual medical evaluation.