Diagnosis and treatment of knee patellar plica under arthroscopy

VernacularTitle:膝关节髌下滑膜皱襞的关节镜诊断与治疗
Author: Xiaodong BAI ; Ying LU ; Fengqi LIU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Knee joint; Inferior patellar plica; Arthroscopy; Synovial plica resection; Treatment outcome
From: International Journal of Surgery 2015;42(11):739-742
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objectives To discuss the diagnosis and treatment of patellar plica under arthroscopy.Methods A retrospective survey was performed in 75 cases with patellar plicas under arthroscopy from Jun.2008 to June.2012.All patients were admitted by the clinic.All the patients diagnosised by arthroscopy and clinical evidence, and cuted off under arthroscopy.After the operation, patients were followed-up in the clinic and by telephone for 12 to 60 months, according to the knee joint Lysholm scoring system to assess curative effect.Results All the patients with successful operation, the operation time was 15-25 minutes.All cases after the operation without complications such as infection, quicker recovery of joint function.After 12 to 60 months, 70 patients were followed up, the knee joint Lysholm excellent score was 92.9％.Conclusions Inferior patellar plica under is a type of knee joint synovial plica syndrome, the arthroscopic surgery can determine diagnosis and do effective treatment.