Knee Plical Pathology and Impingement Syndromes

This article discusses the MR imaging findings associated with synovial plica syndrome and other impingement syndromes of the knee joint. Relevant embryology and anatomic variation of synovial plicae are presented, with emphasis on features predisposing to patient symptoms. The most common knee impingement syndromes are reviewed including iliotibial band fraction syndrome, Hoffa fat pad impingement/lateral patellar tendon lateral femoral condyle friction syndrome, and suprapatellar/quadriceps fat pad impingement.
Source: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research