Presentation
Anterior knee pain
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Medial patellar plica syndrome
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Areas of full thickness cartilage defects along medial articular facet and ridge of patella with underlying subchondral erosions and marrow edema.
Thickened medial synovial plica with intra-articular extension.
Case Discussion
Findings consistent with medial patellar plica syndrome.