Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can plica of the knee come back?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: Once it's removed it will not come back
Answered 4/6/2016
3.9k views
Thank
Possible: But generally if its excised then its gone for the most part. Speak with your orthopedic surgeon to get more clarity.
Answered 7/20/2014
3.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Why I can NOT flex my knee if I only had knee plica removed?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What is wrong when your knee last lances? The pain is so bad. I did have plica removed about 2 years ago. Please help
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Bilateral plica removal and knee cleanup 4 days ago. Can walk with a limp but unstable. Should I use the crutches at a crowded event tomorrow?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I just had plica (knee surgery) about two months ago. Is it possible for the plica to grow back?
What is wrong with my left knee? I had surgery for plica and the pain is still there after almost a year. Can plica grow back?
MRI came back clear of tears/loose bodies. BUT small suprapatellar effusion, trace knee effusion w/thin superior suprapatellar plica. Future issues?
I had left knee surgery 11 months ago for plica and chondroplasty. My pain has gotten a lot worse since surgery should I go back to see the same surgeon? I did go see him about 4 months after my surgery and was told that it was as good as it gets. I have
My 13 yr old daughter had arthroscopic for inflamed plica and was resected will a knee brace help with recovery epecially when she goes back to school?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
