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Plica Syndrome Treatment in Raleigh, NC
Synovial plica syndrome is a condition resulting from a remnant of fetal tissue in the knee. In early fetal development, the knee is separated into compartments by membranes called synovial plica. These plica diminish in size during the second trimester. In adults, the plica exists and are called “synovial folds,” or plica. In some people, the synovial plica is more prominent and prone to irritation.
What Can Cause Plica Syndrome?
If the medial plica becomes irritated over a long period of time by certain repetitive motions or kneeling, it can become inflamed, swollen, and painful, leading to chronic knee pain. Occasionally, the medial patella plica can become thickened and trapped between the patella and the femur, causing painful clicking and locking. Although Synovial plica syndrome can mimic a torn meniscus, it is a rather uncommon syndrome compared to a meniscal tear.
TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR PLICA SYNDROME PAIN
As with most orthopedic conditions, patients will often begin with a combination of physical therapy, anti-inflammatories, ice and rest (and in some cases, steroid injections).
When these methods are no longer effective, Carolina Nonsurgical Orthopedics offers the latest in cutting-edge treatments to reduce pain and get you back to the activities you enjoy. Some of these innovative alternatives to surgery include Orthobiologics and Regenerative Medicine treatments, such as:
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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections: Use your own platelets to reduce inflammation and accelerate healing.
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Prolotherapy: Uses dextrose (sugar water) in place of steroid to reduce pain and promote healing.
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Shockwave: A non-invasive therapy that uses impulses to treat chronic pain and repair tissue.
See the full list of conditions and treatments offered at Carolina Nonsurgical Orthopedics.
READ MORE ABOUT PLICA SYNDROME
Because of the difficulty diagnosing synovial plica syndrome, it can often be a somewhat controversial diagnosis and an overlooked source of chronic knee pain. There are four plica synovial folds in the knee, but only one appears to be most problematic and this is called the medial plica. It attaches to the lower end of the knee cap and runs in a transverse (sideways) orientation to attach to the lower end of the thigh bone or femur bone.
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