Plica mediopatellaris--arthroscopic resection under local anesthesia.
A consecutive series of 28 patients (31 knees) with a symptomatic mediopatellar plica without concomitant lesions excised arthroscopically under local anaesthesia in the outpatient department is described. The results were classified as excellent or good in 26/31 cases after a median follow-up period of 15 months. It is concluded that excising a fibrosed mediopatellar plica large enough to cover the medial femoral condyle during flexion is followed by good results; local anaesthesia is sufficient and economical, and arthroscopic excision under local anaesthesia carries a low morbidity.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D001182:Arthroscopy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D010329:Patella / Q000601:surgery*; D000074402:Synovectomy