Tuesday 12 June 2012

Iliotibial Band syndrome - Hip

   

                                                                           
                                                                          Axial STIR


                                                                          
                                                                         Coronal STIR


                                                                             Axial T1




Patient presenting with left lateral hip pain.


Diffuse thickening of the proximal left iliotibial band is seen with surrounding hyperintensity on  the STIR images


Iliotibial band syndrome is not an uncommon source of knee and hip pain  especially in running athletes.


Irritation and inflammation can occur as the band rubs across , commonly the lateral femoral condyle and less commonly the greater trochanter.


1 comment:

  1. A doctor may prescribe anti-inflammatory meds to reduce the swelling around the area of irritation. But if these treatments do not work, a physical therapist is needed to be able to develop a more focused stretching and strengthening routine.

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