1. The Role of Complete Suprapatellar Plicae
Takatomo Mine, M.D., Kazuki Chagawa, M.D., Koichiro Ihara, M.D., Hiroyuki Kawamura, M.D., Ryutaro Kuriyama, M.D., Ryo Date, M.D. 
Arthroscopy Techniques 
Volume 5, Issue 1, Pages e197-e199 (February 2016)
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2. Fig 1
Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (right knee, T2-weighted spin-echo image, sagittal view) showed a band-like low-signal structure (arrow) above the patella that was not depicted clearly.
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3. Fig 2
Arthroscopic view from anterolateral portal. A complete suprapatellar plica (arrow) was noted above the patellofemoral joint. (A) The plica generally exhibited a uniform thickness; however, some regions were slightly thicker than others. (B) The central portion of the plica was thinner than its peripheral region.
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4. Fig 3
(A) The complete suprapatellar plica was released gradually with a radiofrequency device. (B) The released plica was removed piece by piece with a punch. (C) Condition after plica removal.
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