Question
If the knee joint experiences discomfort, sometimes accompanied by a sound, and has a history of injury, what are the possible causes and treatment methods?
Answer
Knee joint discomfort may be due to repetitive damage to the synovial plica or external force, leading to plica deformation and fibrosis, which in turn triggers a series of symptoms such as knee instability, sounds, and pain, known as synovial plica syndrome. Since its symptoms are similar to meniscal injury and patellar tendinopathy, it is often overlooked, leading to delayed treatment. Early diagnosis and the adoption of needle-knife combined with comprehensive treatment methods can help achieve better therapeutic effects.