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Knee injury is one of the most common reasons people see their doctors. Your knee is a complex joint with many components, making it vulnerable to a variety of injuries. Many knee injuries can be successfully treated with simple measures, such as bracing and rehabilitation exercises.
The plica on the inner side of the knee, called the âmedial plicaâ, is the synovial tissue most prone to irritation. The plica can be exposed to direct injury, and it can be injured in overuse syndromes.Athletes involved in running, bicycling and rowing may be prone to this condition. plica is a thin wall of synovial (joint) tissue that is an extension of the synovial capsule of the knee.