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ABSTRACT:
SUBMITTER: Cowden CH
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4017954 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Arthroscopy techniques 20131219 1
Lateral knee pain in athletes is commonly seen in the sports medicine clinic, and the diagnosis of iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome is frequently made. Although conservative management including rest from activity, equipment modification, oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use, and physical therapy is the mainstay of treatment initially, refractory cases do exist. Multiple surgical techniques have been described including an arthroscopic technique. Arthroscopic release of the ITB attachment ...[more]