Objective To investigate the clinical value and significance of rib jaw-shaped bone plate in the treatment of multiple rib fractures. Methods 40 patients with multi-rib fractures were selected from June 2015 to November 2016. 20 cases were performed of rib jaw-shaped bone plate in the surgical treatment,20 cases of conservative treatment. The clinical treatment conditions of two groups were compared. Results Patients in both groups were all cured. Pain perception, hospital stay time, retain time of thoracic duct and independent ambulation time in surgery group were obviously reduced comparing with conservative treatment group as well as the surgical complications. There was a significant differences(P＜0.05). Conclusion Rib jaw-shaped bone plate for the treatment of multiple rib fractures has satisfactory results.Its advantages are as follows:simple and quick operative technique,minimal invasive surgery,less complications, fast recovery. It is worthy of clinical application.