Question 1

what is plica syndrome?

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See below: Plica is a fold of tissue and an embryonic remnant found in many peoples knees. Its rarely a problem. However, some people can develop a painful plica, especially after trauma to the knee. Plicas are generally found along the inside of the knee adjacent to the knee cap. Both conservative and surgical options exist to treat plicas.

Question 2

does plica ever grow back?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But if you are having knee pain and a plica was taken out and the pain is back , there is a cause for it to have developed in the first place. 

There is a need for a different perspective for your onset of pain.

Question 3

how do i heal plica syndrome?

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Varies: First, it is pretty unusual for a 62yo to have plica syndrome, so you would want to make sure that is the correct diagnosis.  A plica itself is an abnormal band of soft tissue that can be irritated and inflamed, often as it runs against the femoral condyle.  The plica itself does not heal in and of itself, but the symptoms from an episode may resolve with rest, ice, nsaids, and steroid shots.

Question 4

what is medial plica syndrome?

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A cause of knee pain: A knee "plica" refers to a band of fibrous tissue in the knee joint.  Plica are normally found in the knee and are usually asymptomatic.  Occasionally, a plica may become thicken and therefore cause knee pain.

Question 5

what is plica and how is it treated?

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Plica: Usually physical therapy, ice and anti-inflammatory medicine. Next would be a steroid injection and if all else fails after 2-3 months, surgical removal which is quick, easy and reliable.

Question 6

what could i expect from plica removal  ?

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Pain relief: First and foremost need to make sure this is cause of actual pain  often times this becomes the garbage pail diagnosis.  It is typcially a snapping pain over the inner aspect of knee. If truelly cause of pain, surgery to cut the plica should alleviate pain.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: plica?

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Plica: Infolding synovial tissue within a joint. It is a normal finding. It may on occasion get pinched and swollen--becoming symptomatic.

Question 8

i have plica syndrome, will i ever be able to do anything active again?

Accepted Answer

See below: Problems like these can only be correctly handled by your doctor in person.  He/she needs to listen to you, perform an examination and possibly run labs or other tests. That's the only way he/she can find out what's going on and what to do about it.

Question 9

dancer, 10 and has been diagnosed with plica syndrome.  we have done 6 weeks of pt with no real results -   dr wants to remove plica?  successful?

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YES: With a careful, accurate diagnosis, arthroscopy can successfully treat plica syndrome.

Question 10

what is  medial patellar plica?

Accepted Answer

A fold of tissue: Knee medial patellar plica is part of the lining of the knee joint. Normal plica are small. It can be injured and become scarred and large. Large plica can be pinched by your kneecap.  This is painful and is located on the inner side of your kneecap. Sports can aggravate it. An orthopedic surgeon can evaluate this and treat it with exercise, a sleeve, nsaids, and occasionally, arthroscopy.

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