The best treatment for uncomplicated fractures of the ribs is: (A) Leave it alone, (B) Immediate surgery and wiring of the fragments, (C) Strapping of the chest, (D) Injection of local anesthetic around the involved intercostal nerve
Answer is A. The ideal treatment for uncomplicated fracture of ribs is on an outpatient basis with administration of analgesics like NSAIDs or narcotics if not sufficient.Immediate surgery in the absence of complications is not needed.