Suprapatellar plica classification and suprapatellar plica syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Plicae around the knee are anatomically normal structures that are remnants of embryonic membranes and are generally asymptomatic. Synovial plica syndrome is known to cause knee symptoms; however, its pathological contribution has been rarely reported. This study aimed to investigate the clinical significance of suprapatellar plicae as well as the morphological characteristics of suprapatellar plicae in patients with knee symptoms who required arthroscopic treatment.

Methods

Of 223 arthroscopic knee surgeries, 125 patients undergoing primary arthroscopy for various diseases were eligible for inclusion in this study. All affected knees were preoperatively examined by two skilled physicians in a routine manner. Each patient was diagnosed with one primary disease ent

SUBMITTER: Akao M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6477514 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature