answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

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.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How long do you have to be in crutches if you break your knee cap?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What happenes if a softball hits your knee?

it hurts REALLY bad and it could break your knee cap


Can you live without a 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. :)


How can you break your knee cap falling of a bunk bed?

Sometimes yes, Sometimes no.


What is the actual name of your knee cap bone?

Your knee caps are also called Patellae.Or Patella for a single knee cap.


What are long term affects of a knee cap poppin out?

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.


Can knee brace substitute use of plastering if there is injury to knee cap?

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.


What is patella more commonly know as?

Knee Cap


What does the knee cap do?

It protects the knee.


What is the other name of knee cap?

The knee cap is also known as the patella.


What is the scientific name for knee cap?

The knee cap is also called the Patella.


What is the proper terminogoly for your knee cap?

The knee cap is more properly known as the patella.


What is the proper terminolgy for your knee cap?

Your knee cap is called a patella in scientific communities.