2004, Number 1
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Rev Mex Ortop Ped 2004; 6 (1)
Familial medial plica. A case report
Martínez VM, Yáńez AA
Language: Spanish
References: 26
Page: 28-31
PDF size: 56.91 Kb.
ABSTRACT
We report the case of four brothers that presented a medial plica in both kness, they were treated with an arthroscopic release with good results. We review the literature.
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