Fractures of the patella are most often caused by a direct blow to the knee, such as a fall or motor vehicle accident. Kneecap fractures can be simple or complex. Complicated patella fractures, …

Doctors at the emergency room or urgent care will take x-rays to see if your kneecap is broken. If the skin over your kneecap looks okay, you may be treated with a leg brace and go home. …

If your healthcare provider determines that you don’t need surgery, they will immobilize your knee in extension with either a knee immobilizer, a hinged knee brace or a cast. You’ll be allowed to …

Your doctor may apply a cast or splint to keep your knee straight and help prevent motion in your leg. This will keep the broken ends of bone in proper position while they heal.

In most cases, a broken kneecap is caused by a direct blow to the front of the knee from a car accident, sports or a fall onto concrete. Kneecap fractures account for about 1% of all skeletal …

Follow your doctor's instructions for taking care of your cast or immobilizer, which is a protective brace that keeps your knee from moving. Do not remove it until your doctor says you can. Put …

More likely, your knee will be placed in a cast or removable brace for 4 to 6 weeks, and you will have to limit your activity. Your health care provider will also treat any skin wounds you may …