Pathological plicae of the knee mistaken for arthritis
Reid, G.D.; Glasgow, M.; Gordon, D.A.; Wright, T.A.
Journal of Rheumatology 7(4): 573-576
1980
ISSN/ISBN: 0315-162X PMID: 7420343 Document Number: 159101
Synovial plicae are persistent embryological folds present in normal knee joints. Plicae may become pathological and give rise to symptoms. Two brothers with pathological medial plicae are described in whom the condition was mistaken for arthritis. The role of arthroscopy in diagnosis and treatment is discussed.