Axial STIR
Coronal STIR
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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.
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.
ReplyDeleteIliotibial Band Syndrome
Thank you for highlighting this less-discussed but important variant of iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome near the hip. The detailed MRI images of proximal ITB inflammation—and potential edema around the iliac tubercle—are invaluable for raising clinician awareness
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