Prominent synovial plicae in radiocapitellar joints as a potential cause of lateral elbow pain: clinico-radiologic correlation

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Hyun Il LeeMin Jong Park

Abstract

Thickened synovial plicae in the radiocapitellar joint have been reported as a cause of lateral elbow pain. However, few reports regarding diagnosis based on detailed physical examination and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings are available. The aims of this study were to characterize the clinical manifestations of this syndrome and to investigate the clinical outcomes of arthroscopic surgery. We analyzed 20 patients who received a diagnosis of plica syndrome and underwent arthroscopic débridement between 2006 and 2011. The diagnosis was based on physical examination and MRI findings. Elbow symptoms were assessed using a visual analog scale for pain; the Mayo Elbow Performance Index; and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score at a minimum of 2 years after surgery. The thickness of plicae on MRI was compared with the normal data in the literature. Plicae were located on the anterior side in 1 patient, on the posterior side in 15, and on both sides in 4. Radiocapitellar joint tenderness and pain with terminal extension were observed in 65% of patients. MRI showed enlarged plicae consistent with intraoperative findings. The mean plica thickness on MRI was 3.7 ± 1.0 mm, which was significantly thicker than the ...Continue Reading

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