How long does it take for the tibia and fibula to heal?

How long does a compound tibia fibula fracture take to heal? How long before the wound heals where the bones came thru the skin?

  • Answer:

    In general, small broken bones with simple fractures take 4 to 6 weeks to heal, Larger broken bones, for example the bones in the thigh, would take a great deal longer to heal, usually six weeks to three months.

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