Medial Synovial Plica Irritation: Multimedia

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Further Reading

Keywords

suprapatellar plica, medial retinaculum

Contributor Information and Disclosures

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Robert F LaPrade, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Divisions of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Services, University of Minnesota
Robert F LaPrade, MD, PhD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and Arthroscopy Association of North America
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Anthony J Saglimbeni, MD, Staff Physician, Family Practice Residency, Medical Director, Center for Sports Medicine, O'Connor Hospital; Private Practice
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Jon B Whitehurst, MD, Clinical Instructor of Surgery, University of Illinois College of Medicine; Partner and Executive Board Member, Rockford Orthopedic Associates; Orthopedic Chairman, Rockford Memorial Hospital
Jon B Whitehurst, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and Arthroscopy Association of North America
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Craig C Young, MD, Professor, Departments of Orthopedic Surgery and Community and Family Medicine, Medical Director of Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine Fellowship Director, Medical College of Wisconsin
Craig C Young, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, Phi Beta Kappa, and Wilderness Medical Society
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