Medial Plica Syndrome of the Knee: Conservative Treatment Versus Arthroscopic Plica Resection - a Randomized Controlled Multicenter Trial

Regionshospitalet Silkeborg

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Plica Mediopatellaris

Treatments

Procedure: Plica resection vs conservative treatment

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT02578589

280981PM

Details and patient eligibility

About

The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the effect of conservative treatment in comparison to arthroscopic resection of pathological medial plicae of the knee for patients with medial plica syndrome. The investigators expect conservative treatment to be significantly superior to arthroscopic plica resection with regard to symptom remission and return to prior functional level.

Enrollment

72 estimated patients

Sex

All

Ages

18+ years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Aged over 18 years
History of antermedial knee pain
Palpable medial band in clinical examination or medial plica appearence on MRI
Absence of all of the following diagnoses: Osteoarthritis, osteochondritis dissecans, meniscal injury, patella subluxation, pes anserinus bursit, patellofemoral pain syndrome
Given declaration of consent
Joining a fitness centre for the duration of minimum 3 months at their own expense.

Exclusion criteria

Aged under 18 years

Presence of one or more of the following diagnoses: Osteoarthritis, osteochondritis dissecans, meniscal injury, patella subluxation, pes anserinus bursit, patellofemoral pain syndrome
Prior surgical intervention, infection, fracture or patellar luxation concerning the relevant knee
Not willing to join a fitness centre for the duration of minimum 3 months at their own expense