Plica is a Latin term meaning fold.
Medial plica syndrome is inflammation of the synovial lining forming an intra-articular band located over the medial aspect of the knee, resulting ...
Complaint of anterior and medial knee pain just proximal to medial joint line
Pain is often unilateral.
Often exacerbated by activity, including running, squatting, and ascending or des...
Acute phase:
Rest to reduce repetitive flexion/extension of the knee.
Ice
Compression knee sleeves or braces may be helpful to reduce swelling.
Elevating the knee above the level...
Medial plica syndrome is suspected by the history of anterior knee pain after blunt trauma, twisting injury, or repetitive flexion/extension injury.
Diagnosis is clinical and only made ...
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