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Can plica come back after having plica resection 1 year ago? i am still having a lot of pain where the plica was removed?

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Usually not: A plica seen and removed during an arthroscopy of the knee usually does not come back since it is a congenital problem (ie born with it). It can cause chondromalacia (softening of the cartilage) where it rubbed against the femoral condyle. See your surgeon for answers he/she saw inside your knee and knows the situation best.

Answered 3/8/2013

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