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Radiocapitellar plica: a narrative review
Alessandra Colozza1, Ilaria Martini2, Michele Cavaciocchi3
1Orthopaedic and Traumatology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera di Faenza, Viale Stradone 9, 48018, Faenza, RA, Italy. alex.colozza@gmail.com.
Acta Bio-Medica : Atenei Parmensis
|March 22, 2022
Summary
Radiocapitellar plica, a synovial fold in the elbow, can cause pain and snapping. Accurate diagnosis is crucial to differentiate it from lateral epicondylitis for effective treatment and recovery.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Anatomy
Background:
- Radiocapitellar plica is a remnant synovial fold in the elbow.
- It can cause elbow pain and snapping, often misdiagnosed as lateral epicondylitis.
- Understanding this condition is key for proper patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current literature on radiocapitellar plica.
- To consolidate knowledge on clinical evaluation, imaging, and surgical treatment.
- To provide clinicians with up-to-date concepts for diagnosis and management.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of relevant studies on radiocapitellar plica.
- Synthesis of information regarding clinical presentation.
- Compilation of diagnostic imaging modalities and surgical interventions.
Main Results:
- Radiocapitellar plica diagnosis can be challenging and confused with other elbow pathologies.
- Specific clinical signs and imaging findings aid in differentiating plica from lateral epicondylitis.
- Various surgical techniques exist for managing symptomatic radiocapitellar plica.
Conclusions:
- Accurate diagnosis of radiocapitellar plica is essential for effective treatment.
- Distinguishing plica from lateral epicondylitis requires careful clinical and imaging assessment.
- Further research may refine diagnostic criteria and optimize surgical outcomes.
