Synovial Plica/Plica Syndrome
Plica is a band of tissue – goes from lateral femoral condyle around superior and medial aspects of patella down to fat pad anteriorly. Normally causes no problems occasionally irritation of medial facet of patellar.
Clinical features:
Pain on anterior and medial side of knee.
Pain and tender to palpation 1cm medial to patella – may be able to palpate tight band
Pain after prolonged standing. Can have snapping sensation.
Treatment:
Activity modification; NSAID’s; stretching of patella retinaculum; strengthening vastus medialis; physical therapy
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