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What Could Mediolatellar Plica Syndrome In MRI Report Suggest?
My daughter had an MRI done today. It says: IMPRESSION:
Mediopatellar plica extending into the patellofemoral articulation, with presumed reactive changes
in the quadriceps and Hoffa fat pads. These findings are suspicious for mediopatellar plica
syndrome.
What does this mean? How is it treated?
Mediopatellar plica extending into the patellofemoral articulation, with presumed reactive changes
in the quadriceps and Hoffa fat pads. These findings are suspicious for mediopatellar plica
syndrome.
What does this mean? How is it treated?
Tue, 9 Sep 2014
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Thanks for writing in.
Plica syndrome of the knee is a constellation of signs and symptoms that occur secondary to injury or overuse. There are 4 plicae and the mediopatellar plica is the most frequently cited cause of plica syndrome when there is inflammation in the area. Physiotherapy consisting of stretching and strengthening exercises often leads to some improvement. Many patients get relief by taking pain killers and wearing a knee sleeve when participating in contact sports.
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Plica syndrome of the knee is a constellation of signs and symptoms that occur secondary to injury or overuse. There are 4 plicae and the mediopatellar plica is the most frequently cited cause of plica syndrome when there is inflammation in the area. Physiotherapy consisting of stretching and strengthening exercises often leads to some improvement. Many patients get relief by taking pain killers and wearing a knee sleeve when participating in contact sports.
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