Medial patellar plica syndrome

Case contributed by Utkarsh Kabra
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Anterior knee pain

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male

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.

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