Medial Plica Syndrome of the Knee: Conservative Treatment Versus Arthroscopic Plica Resection - a Randomized Controlled Multicenter Trial

Inclusion Criteria: * Aged over 18 years * History of antermedial knee pain * Palpable medial band in clinical examination or medial plica appearence on MRI * Absence of all of the following diagnoses: Osteoarthritis, osteochondritis dissecans, meniscal injury, patella subluxation, pes anserinus bursit, patellofemoral pain syndrome * Given declaration of consent * Joining a fitness centre for the duration of minimum 3 months at their own expense. Exclusion Criteria: Aged under 18 years * Presence of one or more of the following diagnoses: Osteoarthritis, osteochondritis dissecans, meniscal injury, patella subluxation, pes anserinus bursit, patellofemoral pain syndrome * Prior surgical intervention, infection, fracture or patellar luxation concerning the relevant knee * Not willing to join a fitness centre for the duration of minimum 3 months at their own expense