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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.
Answered 1/24/2013
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Tissue.: It is a band of tissue that runs along the antero-medial aspect of your knee. When inflammed, it can mimic a medial meniscal tear.
Answered 5/24/2015
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