Plica Excision Treatment in India

Reyansh Verma, a 16-year-old high school...

Reyansh Verma, a 16-year-old high school soccer goalkeeper, had been struggling for over a year with a persistent, sharp pain on the inner side of his right knee. It would catch and click painfully during practice, especially when diving or squatting. Despite months of physical therapy, rest, and anti-inflammatory medication, the pain kept returning, threatening his position on the team and his dream of a college sports scholarship. His orthopedic surgeon, after a thorough examination and an MRI, diagnosed a symptomatic medial plica, a band of tissue that had become thickened and inflamed. The doctor recommended arthroscopic plica excision, explaining it as a minimally invasive 'clean-up' to remove the problematic tissue. Reyansh was nervous but felt a surge of hope. The outpatient surgery went smoothly. The first week of recovery was challenging with swelling and stiffness, but he diligently followed his physiotherapy. Within six weeks, he was back to light training, and by three months, he was diving for saves without the familiar catch and pain. Emotionally, he transformed from a frustrated, anxious athlete watching from the sidelines to a confident, pain-free player, his dreams back within reach.