The synovial fluid sf of joints normally functions as a. These bands may persist into adulthood in up to 60% of people, although it infrequently causes symptoms. This site is like a library, you could find million book here by using search box in the header. Pdf imaging appearances of synovial plicae syndrome of. We present the case of a 17 year old female with elbow synovial fold syndrome aka plica synovialis. Joint pain and sjogrens syndrome johns hopkins sjogrens center. Structural and functional features of major synovial joints and their. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. Plica syndrome description the plica is a fold of joint lining synovial tissue that is a remnant of tissue from embryologic development. Knee differential diagnosis book pdf free download link book now. Plica syndrome happens when one of your plica is inflamed, usually. Pdf medial plica irritation of the knee is a very common source of anterior knee pain. It is a congenital disorder in which the thin wall of fibrous. As will be described below, this is often true for primary ss patients.
This fluid is derived largely by filtration from blood flowing through the capillaries in the synovial membrane. Synovial plicae are normal anatomical structures of the knee that may become symptomatic. Mri is an established technique for evaluating the anatomy of the knee, and it is a valuable tool for. However, in one study from 2006, 95 percent of people undergoing arthroscopic surgery had some remnant of the synovial plicae. Is a new aetiological factor in the knee osteoarthritis. During embryologic development, bands of tissue divide the limbs into joints. The clinical term suprapatellar synovial plica should not be used as a synonym for the expression.