Depends on the severity of the break. If it's not too bad, you will most likely be in crutches for 4 to 6 weeks. However, if the break is severe, you may be required to use crutches as long as you have a brace on.
it hurts REALLY bad and it could break your knee cap
Yes you can break your kneecap. If you did, it is very important to go to the hospital. if you wait too long, they might not be able to fix it with surgery. if you go now, you will probably have to have surgery, but its better than not having a knee. :)
Sometimes yes, Sometimes no.
Your knee caps are also called Patellae.Or Patella for a single knee cap.
You have to be more specific on your symptoms. If you knee cap is painful then you need to see an orthopedic surgeon for evaluation. If you do not experience pain then there is probably no long term effects.
A knee brace can be used as substitute for plastering for injuries to the knee cap. If the knee cap is not broken, a knee brace can allow for more flexibility.
Knee Cap
It protects the knee.
The knee cap is also known as the patella.
The knee cap is also called the Patella.
The knee cap is more properly known as the patella.
Your knee cap is called a patella in scientific communities.