Get Virtual Care
  • Primary Care
  • Urgent Care
  • FAQs
  • Support Center
For Businesses
  • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
  • For DMEs and Pharmacies
  • For Health Plans
  • For Providers
About Us
  • Who We Are
  • Why HealthTap
  • Our Standards
  • Contact
Log in
Book a video appointment
Book now
  • Get Virtual Care

    • Primary Care
    • Urgent Care
    • FAQs
    • Support Center
  • For Businesses

    • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
    • For DMEs and Pharmacies
    • For Health Plans
    • For Providers
  • About Us

    • Who We Are
    • Why HealthTap
    • Our Standards
    • Contact
Log in to HealthTap
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

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

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Ajay Acharya answered

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

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 11/27/2014

3.5k views

Thank

Related Questions

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

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

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?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

How much time it takes to recover when there is a fracture in your shin bone and fixed with external fixator?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

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.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

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?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

People also searched for:

I had pain in tibia/calf area pre/ post acl surgery. Hurts when I stand up after sitting in a chair. Is it possible that i damaged/cracked my bone?
I fell down and having pain in my left leg inner side of knee. No bone crack as per xray. Two and half month passed but pain has not gone. Pls guide?
I'm an average 17 yo male with a BMI of 22, and i've noticed my bones in my leg mainly my knee and my ankle crack? What could this be?
Had surgery in aug for cracked talus from a car accident in april. Have had serious deep pain below ankle bone-is also puffy. My leg aches. Ideas?
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

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited

For Businesses

Direct Primary Care for OrganizationsFor DMEs and PharmaciesFor Health PlansFor Providers

Company

About UsSupport CenterContact Us

Health Content

Health TopicsDoctor Q&A by Specialty

Join Us

For DoctorsJobs
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.