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Prominence of medial patellar plica is diagnosis from mri. treated with nsaids so far, still painful for day to day activities. ideas?

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Arthroscopic surgery: If it has been present for a long time, and has not responded to conservative treatment , then arthroscopic surgery is warranted. Have you tried a cortisone injection? may help.

Answered 1/26/2015

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