Question 1

how much time does it take to heal a cracked bone in thumb of a 21 years old man and what can i do to speed it up?i cracked it while boxing.106kg185cm

Accepted Answer

6 weeks is typical: Splinting & appropriate limited immobilization usually allows the vast majority of broken bones to heal uneventfully in 6 weeks. Unstable fractures near or involving a joint that are displaced out of position as little as 1 mm may need surgical repair. Only you and your treating orthopaedic surgeon can decide what is best for your specific fracture in your hand. Seek orthopaedic surgeon.

Question 2

i have a cracked bone will this heal and bone f so how likely ng will it take if it doesn't heal on its own will i need surgery is it a good sign that but don't currently need surgery?

Accepted Answer

: You get the most from this site when you provide details about your issue. What bone? How much of a crack? How do you know it is cracked? What efforts have been made to help the situation? Without details we can not offer a reasoned response. You are welcome to start over.

Question 3

do cracked bone in the lower vertebrae heal completely by themself over time like other parts heal themselves over time? if it does, how long for that

Accepted Answer

Cracked vertebra : At your younger age you may be talking about spondylolysis of the pars. Not all of these "injuries" heal completely & may lead to spondylolisthesis. See an ortho doc.

Question 4

how much time does it take for a cracked shin bone to heal?

Accepted Answer

3-6 wks: depends on the nature of the fracture.

Question 5

have a cast on foot due to a crack in bone.  does this take long to heal and have no pain and its only had cast on for 4 days is that a good sign.

Accepted Answer

Depends: The length of the casting will be dependent on the severity of the fracture and any displacement that may have occurred. I'm glad you have minimal pain. Don't disobey your treating physician's instructions. Direct any questions about activity to him/her. Good luck.

Question 6

mother cracked a bone in her wrist. docs didn't tell her how long it may take to heal. can you give a ballpark idea?

Accepted Answer

6-8 weeks: 6 to 8 weeks is the safe estimate, but can be affected by other factors like osteoporosis, medications, and the bone that is broken.  For example, the scaphoid bone of the wrist tends to heal more slowly .  Good luck!

Question 7

my daughter jumped off a trampoline and landed on her heal hard,she can't walk on it and can't put pressure on it,that was yesterday afternoon. today her foot is stinging and still can't put pressure on it. could she have cracked a bone or something?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: The only way to know for sure is to have her foot examined by a physician. A radiograph may be necessary to make the diagnosis. She may need a soft cast or other device to help the healing process. All the  best...

Question 8

why do our bones crack and pop?

Accepted Answer

Pressure changes: in April 2015, researchers from the University of Alberta published a paper based on MRI imaging of finger joints being cracked saying that the popping sound is caused by the formation of air bubbles that form in the fluid that surrounds our joints - called synovial fluid. They found significant changes in synovial fluid pressure before and after the "popping"

Question 9

is it bad to always crack or pop our bones?

Accepted Answer

You mean joints?: Visit this site for info on this topic:
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/orthopaedic-surgery/specialty-areas/sports-medicine/conditions-we-treat/joint-popping-cracking.html
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 10

what causes bones to crack all the time just by moving ?

Accepted Answer

: I really don't think bones crack but joints do. Air compressed in the joint, ligament and muscle motions can make noise.

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How much time does it take to heal a cracked bone in thumb of a 21 years old man and what can i do to speed it up?i cracked it while boxing.106kg185cm

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I have a cracked bone will this heal and bone f so how likely ng will it take if it doesn't heal on its own will i need surgery is it a good sign that but don't currently need surgery?

A member asked:

Do cracked bone in the lower vertebrae heal completely by themself over time like other parts heal themselves over time? if it does, how long for that

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How much time does it take for a cracked shin bone to heal?

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Have a cast on foot due to a crack in bone. does this take long to heal and have no pain and its only had cast on for 4 days is that a good sign.

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Mother cracked a bone in her wrist. docs didn't tell her how long it may take to heal. can you give a ballpark idea?

A member asked:

My daughter jumped off a trampoline and landed on her heal hard,she can't walk on it and can't put pressure on it,that was yesterday afternoon. today her foot is stinging and still can't put pressure on it. could she have cracked a bone or something?

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Why do our bones crack and pop?

A member asked:

Is it bad to always crack or pop our bones?

A member asked:

What causes bones to crack all the time just by moving ?

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