Understanding the Injury
Plica Syndrome develops from repetitive friction between the inflamed tissue and the knee cartilage.
Symptoms include: deep anterior knee pain, clicking, snapping, swelling, and pain during prolonged sitting or climbing stairs.
Condition Anatomy
The Plica is a fold of synovial tissue inside the knee joint. While present in early development, it can become inflamed and thickened due to trauma or overuse.
Understanding the Injury
Plica Syndrome develops from repetitive friction between the inflamed tissue and the knee cartilage.
Symptoms include: deep anterior knee pain, clicking, snapping, swelling, and pain during prolonged sitting or climbing stairs.
Non-Surgical Treatment Options
Surgical Treatment Options
Non-Surgical Treatment Options
Surgical Treatment Options
When to see an Orthopedic Surgeon
If knee pain persists despite therapy and becomes mechanical, surgical evaluation is advised.
Why Accelerate Orthopedics is the Right Center
We provide high-resolution ultrasound diagnostics to differentiate plica pain from meniscus or cartilage injuries precisely.
How Our Doctors Diagnosed the Conditions
