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In my case, the broken rib I have will not heal because a cyst is blocking the area where the bone would be generated.

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It can take anywhere from a month to several months to heal back to 90-100%, depending on the type, size and magnitude of the fracture (and whether it is hairline, simple or compound).

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It can depend on the severity of the break and the behavior of the patient while the rib is healing. Generally speaking, it takes from 3 to 6 weeks for a broken rib to heal.

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