Plica surgery
Hi everyone!
I was diagnosed with chondromalacia, and based on the MRI, the doctor said it is caused by a plica. I don’t have any pain, my knee just clicks/pops. The doctor recommended arthroscopic surgery, but he phrased it like, “if you want, we can operate,” which makes me think he doesn’t consider it urgent.
Has anyone here had a plica removal? Could you share your experience with the recovery? Unfortunately, I’ve read quite a few negative opinions about the surgery afterward.
I’m scared because I don’t know whether I should interfere with my knee with a surgery like this, since I don’t have pain, only the annoying clicking. On the other hand, I’m worried that if I leave it untreated, it could wear down the cartilage over time.
I’m 24 years old.
Thank you for any advice.