Fenestrated medial patella plica.
Fenestrated medial patellar plicae are unusual. In a review of 1,000 consecutive knee arthroscopies, the incidence of this finding was 1.8%. These fenestrations may vary in size and shape from being small, circular, and only 5 mm in diameter to being lengthwise openings 3-4 cm long. There is a high prevalence of associated medial knee symptoms (80%) that are relieved by complete resection. Since the plical fenestration does not appear to abrade the articular cartilage, symptoms are probably the result of medial wall inflammation.
Division of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, Dallas.
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