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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.
Answered 12/18/2012
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Medial plica: Plica means shelf. This unfolded synovial tissue may get pinched & inflamed, leading to pain & snapping medial & distal to the patella.
Answered 12/20/2012
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Inflammed tissue.: The plica is a band of tissue that runs along the front/inner side of your knee. It can become inflammed and give you pain in that area.
Answered 9/29/2016
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