Lateral Patellar Plica

Description

The lateral patellar plica is found lateral to the lateral femoral condyle

Location of the synovial plica inside the knee joint.

Plica of the knee including medial, suprapatellar, infrapatellar and lateral

Name

• Lateral Patellar Plica
• Lateral synovial plica
• Lateral infrapatellar fold
• Lateral knee plica

General

• Least common of the four major synovial plicae of the knee

Epidemiology

• Incidence estimates range from 1% to 50% depending on the study cited

Gross Anatomy

• Originates from the lateral joint capsule
• Courses through the lateral gutter of the knee
• Attaches to the infrapatellar fat pad

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Clinical Significance

• Plica Syndrome

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See Also

• Knee Anatomy Main
• Physical Exam Knee
• Knee Pain Main

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