Therapeutic exercises – on increasing overall quadriceps, hamstring, and calf strength, as well as increasing overall muscular flexibility. iontophoresis (low intensity electric currents), phonophoresis (ultrasound) and ICE treatment may help. Plica syndrome is a condition that occurs when a plica (a vestigial extension of the protective synovial capsule of usually the knee) becomes irritated. Treatment Non-Surgical Treatmentĭecrease the inflammation by oral anti-inflammatory drugs.
#MEDIAL PICA SYNDROME TRIAL#
This randomized prospective controlled trial was designed, conducted. There may be associated patellar lateral maltracking in many patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of kinesio tape (KT) on pain severity, pain threshold, lower extremity functional muscle strength and dynamic balance, functional status, and quality of life in patients with Medial Plica Syndrome (MPS). They may have associated flat feet as well.ĭiagnosis is mainly physical examination of the knee showing tenderness at the medial plica during palpation (pressed). Patients usually complain of anterior and medial-sided knee pain. This in turn keeps the plica inflamed resulting in a vicious cycle. This thickened area then begins to catch on the femur as the knee moves. When the synovium is inflamed, the area of the plica becomes thicker. The plica only becomes a problem when the knee is irritated, causing an inflammation in the synovial sack. Most individuals are not adversely affected by the presence of plicas. Most often the plica is on the medial (inside) of the knee at the level of the medial femoral condyle. The majority of people have remnants of these three cavities referred to as a plica. As the fetus develops, these compartments develop into one large protective cavity (synovial membrane). The Medial Plica is a thin wall of fibrous tissue that are extensions of the synovial capsule of the knee.ĭuring fetal development, the knee is divided into three separate compartments.
0 kommentar(er)
