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Medial Patellar Plica Test
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Other Names
- Medial Patellar Plica Test
Purpose
Illustration of the medial patellar plica test[1]
- Evaluate the knee for the presence of plica
Description
- The patient is in a supine position
- Apply compressive force over inferomedial patella
- Passively extend & flex the knee
- Positive test
- Pain between 30-45° flexion
- Often associated with clicking, popping, catching, locking, or snapping
Pathology
Evidence
- Unknown
See Also
References
- ↑ Image courtesy of uptodate.com, "Medial patellar plica test"
Created by:
John Kiel on 10 April 2022 10:53:19
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19 April 2023 22:21:29
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