proximal iliotibial band syndrome

Proximal iliotibial band syndrome represents a strain injury of the proximal iliotibial band enthesis at the iliac tubercle.

Epidemiology

Usually presents in young athletes (although can present in non-athletes). There may be increased predilection patients who are overweight .

Radiographic features

MRI

• T2: often shows increased signal at the enthesis of the iliotibial band (ITB) along the lower border of the iliac tubercle

See also

• iliotibial band syndrome
• snapping hip syndrome

Siehe auch:

• Tractus iliotibialis
• Ilio-tibiales Bandsyndrom